MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bulk head
nearside rear tyre worn on edges
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
both front tyres worn on edgeg nearside to limit
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FX51 BHU safe to buy?
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