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X76 BUJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,760 mi
Last recorded131,760 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX76 BUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 131,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 131,756 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 130,757 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 126,900 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2017 126,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 120,305 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear box outer skin is in poor condition

front brake pads are getting low ! also the discs are starting to lip

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 112,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 110,718 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 105,790 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 97,917 miles

both front tyres heav ily worn on edges - recomnmend replacements

offside front suspension leg corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 88,255 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

tested under wet conditions

Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,795 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 73,113 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,304 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 57,777 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 49,039 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 48,796 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X76 BUJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X76 BUJ, 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 X76 BUJ registered?

X76 BUJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X76 BUJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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