MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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!!!
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))
Some flexing in bulkhead when steering is rocked, not unusual on these cars
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
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MF51 BNY safe to buy?
The MOT history for MF51 BNY shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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