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RX51 JOU

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,907 mi
Last recorded133,907 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 JOU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 133,907 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 133,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 128,102 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 11 Sep 2012 122,664 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 116,727 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 116,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 107,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 101,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 96,986 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2006 87,266 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 JOU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

RX51 JOU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is RX51 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 JOU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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