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RX51 BNJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,535 mi
Last recorded149,535 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 149,535 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 149,522 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 140,238 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 140,224 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 132,133 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 123,688 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 114,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 106,201 miles

steering mounts have slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2011 97,307 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 91,720 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 87,328 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 87,325 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 85,283 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2007 80,269 miles

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?

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 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.

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