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RX51 BWJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,719 mi
Last recorded74,719 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,719 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition throughout. Not leaking

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 74,719 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition throughout. Not leaking

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,339 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,614 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 65,377 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,499 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,528 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 58,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,743 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 54,743 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 51,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,936 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,459 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,378 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,190 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,860 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,133 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,239 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,746 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 BWJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BWJ, 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 BWJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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