MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust section corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
rear exhaust section corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded
steering mounts have slight play
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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RX51 BNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 RX51 BNJ, 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 BNJ registered?
RX51 BNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2001.
Is RX51 BNJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for RX51 BNJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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