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RX51 WRD

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,437 mi
Last recorded166,437 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 WRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 166,437 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre very worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2015 166,193 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre very worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2014 151,354 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 139,615 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front brake hoses suspect corroded under rubber protector near ferrule

both track control arm bushes in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2013 139,462 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front brake hoses suspect corroded under rubber protector near ferrule

both track control arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2012 129,728 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 119,229 miles

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

Nearside rear seat belt buckle casing incomplete.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 119,229 miles

Nearside rear seat belt buckle casing incomplete.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 106,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 106,871 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 95,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,420 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,704 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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RX51 WRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 WRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 WRD registered?

RX51 WRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is RX51 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 WRD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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