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MF51 BLZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,162 mi
Last recorded109,162 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 BLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 109,162 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 107,404 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch at front and rear of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch at front and rear of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 105,293 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,036 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,744 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,539 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,770 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,189 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,161 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,327 miles

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

both outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Fail 22 Oct 2012 63,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,860 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,053 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 39,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,711 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres have deep cracks in the tread edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,289 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,889 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,192 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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MF51 BLZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MF51 BLZ, 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 MF51 BLZ registered?

MF51 BLZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is MF51 BLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 BLZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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