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FX51 BHO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,479 mi
Last recorded105,479 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 105,479 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 9 Feb 2018 105,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,401 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 90,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,401 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 77,027 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 77,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,602 miles

Engine breather pipe split

Fail 22 Jan 2013 69,602 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine breather pipe split

Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,394 miles

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

Oil leak on back of engine

Rear brake ferrels rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside windscreen washer poor

Oil leak on back of engine

Rear brake ferrels rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2009 51,320 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 28 Dec 2009 51,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 46,438 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 42,134 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 38,401 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 34,497 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 BHO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BHO, 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 BHO registered?

FX51 BHO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FX51 BHO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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