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RX51 BNK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,356 mi
Last recorded130,356 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 130,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s rear tye tread perished

o/s front floor corner corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 128,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2012 128,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2009 125,755 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 117,752 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 102,271 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 102,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 92,991 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 92,991 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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RX51 BNK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNK, 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 BNK registered?

RX51 BNK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is RX51 BNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 BNK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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