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RX51 BWL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,246 mi
Last recorded122,246 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 122,246 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R tyre valves perished.

Nearside Front wheel / brake noise when wheel turned by hand.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 121,986 miles

Intermittant fault with main beam warning light.

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2015 121,986 miles

Intermittant fault with main beam warning light.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2014 121,216 miles

N/S/F tyre cracked and perished in between tread pattern.

O/S/F suspension leg corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 120,294 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 120,294 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 117,898 miles

o/s inner c.v boot covered in greese

Fail 28 Oct 2011 117,898 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s inner c.v boot covered in greese

Pass 12 Nov 2010 115,650 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 115,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 105,444 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 99,213 miles

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

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

os front tyre worn hard on inner tread to sidewall

Fail 30 Oct 2008 99,072 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

os front tyre worn hard on inner tread to sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2007 91,479 miles

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

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)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

steering rack appears to be slightly damp

Pass 25 Oct 2006 81,613 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 81,613 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 BWL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BWL, 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 BWL registered?

RX51 BWL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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