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BD51 UJS

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,720 mi
Last recorded97,720 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 UJS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 97,720 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 96,453 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 94,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 93,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,391 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,907 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 88,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,247 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 87,247 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,841 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,527 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,767 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,024 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,177 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,136 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,978 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,891 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,639 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,229 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 38,225 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,055 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,133 miles

Nearside front tyre has two cuts in outer side wall.

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,366 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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BD51 UJS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BD51 UJS, 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 BD51 UJS registered?

BD51 UJS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is BD51 UJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 UJS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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