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MF51 BMZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,654 mi
Last recorded119,654 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 BMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 119,654 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 119,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 118,276 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 116,828 miles

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

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

nearside rear offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 113,075 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2010 113,075 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 101,937 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 93,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 85,860 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,631 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 66,690 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nail in tyre

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 BMZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BMZ, 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 BMZ registered?

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

Is MF51 BMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 BMZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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