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FX51 BJJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,383 mi
Last recorded119,383 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 119,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 117,322 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,818 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 114,813 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 112,036 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,666 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 104,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,533 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 94,528 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,380 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,272 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,794 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 48,339 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 BJJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX51 BJJ registered?

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

Is FX51 BJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 BJJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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