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RX51 BLJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,155 mi
Last recorded116,155 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 116,155 miles

EML on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel arch damaged

o/s/f tyre 3.mm

rear and o/s/f shock absorbers corroded

rear brake pads low

wiper blades smeary

Pass 6 Aug 2016 107,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 8 Aug 2015 99,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on centre exhaust detached but still supported

Pass 15 Aug 2014 93,013 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,093 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2012 81,127 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 81,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,109 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 75,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,524 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,977 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 60,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,910 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 53,908 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,055 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,387 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 37,331 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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RX51 BLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RX51 BLJ, 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 RX51 BLJ registered?

RX51 BLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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