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RX51 BWP

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,378 mi
Last recorded112,378 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 112,378 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 112,377 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 98,584 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,381 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 75,105 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 68,400 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 55,588 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 52,133 miles

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 10 Oct 2005 39,684 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 BWP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BWP, 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 BWP registered?

RX51 BWP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is RX51 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 BWP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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