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RX51 SXY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,378 mi
Last recorded139,378 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 SXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 139,378 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 139,378 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch shoch mouting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 138,226 miles

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2014 128,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/front inner wheel arch lower panel holed

Fail 18 Jan 2014 128,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/front inner wheel arch lower panel holed

Pass 2 Jan 2013 120,841 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 116,235 miles

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

Sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2012 116,228 miles

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

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2011 108,766 miles

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 22 Jan 2010 101,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished

Fail 21 Jan 2010 101,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished

Fail 22 Jan 2009 95,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 95,044 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,145 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 82,619 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 74,011 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 SXY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

RX51 SXY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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