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RX51 BNZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Lpg 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,596 mi
Last recorded178,596 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2015 178,596 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 169,648 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2013 160,988 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2012 152,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 144,753 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 136,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 125,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 8 Feb 2008 113,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 93,080 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 80,237 miles

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 BNZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BNZ, 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 BNZ registered?

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

Is RX51 BNZ safe to buy?

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