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MF51 BMY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,438 mi
Last recorded107,438 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 BMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 107,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/chassis wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring platform chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror housing missing metal frame exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/chassis wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 105,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 105,711 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floorpan close to sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated drainhole elongated because of corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 103,791 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 103,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,221 miles

both rear tyres cracked,rearsilencer box second skin corroded,not leaking

Fail 14 Apr 2016 101,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracked,rearsilencer box second skin corroded,not leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,923 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 72,380 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 87,335 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 80,428 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,037 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,461 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,933 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 BMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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