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RX51 BPY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,909 mi
Last recorded130,909 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 130,909 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 130,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 126,883 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 121,993 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 120,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 116,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 115,321 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 113,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside rear tyre inner side walls cut

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 113,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside rear tyre inner side walls cut

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 108,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,316 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,101 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 91,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,979 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Apr 2009 80,158 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 65,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 61,432 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 BPY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BPY, 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 BPY registered?

RX51 BPY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RX51 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 BPY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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