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S44 BCJ

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo86,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 92,939 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 92,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 79,331 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 72,219 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 72,219 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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S44 BCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 86,034 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S44 BCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S44 BCJ registered?

S44 BCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is S44 BCJ safe to buy?

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