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MF51 BMU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,362 mi
Last recorded159,362 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 159,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as pipe joins to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel beam (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 146,457 miles

Offside Front inner wall of tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as pipes join hose (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside and nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 133,661 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 126,075 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 18 Apr 2013 118,516 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 118,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,787 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 105,770 miles

Oil leak

offside wiper blade rubber slightly split

Pass 12 Apr 2010 98,352 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,787 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 89,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,895 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,830 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 BMU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BMU, 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 MF51 BMU registered?

MF51 BMU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is MF51 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 BMU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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