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MF51 BNY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

207,615 mi
Last recorded207,615 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 BNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 207,615 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight flexing of bulkhead when steering is rocked, not unusual on these cars!!!

Fail 30 Aug 2018 207,615 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight flexing of bulkhead when steering is rocked, not unusual on these cars!!!

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 207,581 miles

Some flexing in bulkhead when steering is rocked, not unusual on these cars

Fail 17 May 2017 207,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Some flexing in bulkhead when steering is rocked, not unusual on these cars

Pass 10 Feb 2016 206,560 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 206,560 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 201,537 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 195,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 188,746 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 181,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 175,470 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 166,652 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 149,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 149,417 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 136,611 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 136,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 120,889 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 120,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 96,416 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 86,870 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 BNY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BNY, 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 BNY registered?

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

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