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FX51 BHV

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,545 mi
Last recorded150,545 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2017 150,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort service (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes age cracked/perished slightly unbonding slight movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing slightly (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes age cracked/perished slightly unbonding slight movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing slightly (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket snapped but system still supported

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 138,167 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges close to cord

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plate water damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2015 116,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 116,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 96,384 miles

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

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

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

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

battery loose

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear numbr plates water damaged

rear exhaust box clamp in poor condition

stone chips in windscreen

tracking out

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,384 miles

battery loose

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear numbr plates water damaged

rear exhaust box clamp in poor condition

stone chips in windscreen

tracking out

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,479 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

number plates water damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2013 73,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

number plates water damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,733 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 59,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,614 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,017 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,164 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,122 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FX51 BHV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHV, 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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FX51 BHV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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