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RX51 JDU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,170 mi
Last recorded113,170 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,170 miles

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION AND BOTH REAR TYRES THINNING ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 8 Nov 2016 113,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION AND BOTH REAR TYRES THINNING ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,055 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 110,055 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 103,987 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 103,984 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some runout on rear discs

Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,697 miles

Advise N/S/F indicator lamp full of condensation

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 96,697 miles

Advise N/S/F indicator lamp full of condensation

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 89,415 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 89,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,726 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 81,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 77,236 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 68,078 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,998 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2007 47,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 47,078 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,535 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 JDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JDU, 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 JDU registered?

RX51 JDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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