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FX51 BHU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,616 mi
Last recorded185,616 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2011 185,616 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2010 177,688 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 167,748 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2009 167,742 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2008 155,709 miles

both front tyres worn on edgeg nearside to limit

Pass 6 Nov 2007 150,229 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 138,378 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 124,565 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

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 BHU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BHU, 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 BHU registered?

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

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