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RX51 BOU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,122 mi
Last recorded142,122 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BOU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 142,122 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 142,122 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 131,293 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 126,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 126,049 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 119,300 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 119,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 111,086 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 111,086 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 104,144 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,141 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 99,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 92,057 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 92,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,897 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 81,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accident damage to front end

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre severely perished

rear fog lamp damaged

windscreen chipped outside sweep of wipers

Pass 8 Sep 2006 71,853 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 71,853 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front numberplate poor

oil leaks from engine

Pass 22 Nov 2005 64,173 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 BOU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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