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FX51 BHJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,450 mi
Last recorded93,450 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,450 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear view mirror damaged

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2016 76,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear view mirror damaged

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,583 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2014 59,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear tyre's detorated

Pass 9 Feb 2013 57,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracked on surface

offside rear tyre cracked on surface

Pass 3 Feb 2012 55,685 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 55,685 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers smearing slighty

Pass 8 Jan 2011 52,870 miles

windscreen obstruction

Pass 9 Jan 2010 49,020 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 46,097 miles

Advise,slight fraying o\s\f seat belt ,oil leak(sump gasket)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 42,511 miles

Oil leak

cracking to both rear tyres

obstruction in windscreen

small cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Aug 2006 36,563 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 36,563 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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FX51 BHJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX51 BHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX51 BHJ registered?

FX51 BHJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is FX51 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 BHJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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