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EK51 NCJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,696 mi
Last recorded149,696 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 NCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 149,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

underseal peeling off underbody

Fail 16 Dec 2015 149,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not reel back (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

underseal peeling off underbody

Pass 8 Dec 2014 138,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 138,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 134,429 miles

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

eng man light on

Pass 17 Dec 2012 125,733 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 125,733 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 114,184 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 114,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 101,473 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 101,433 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 91,403 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 91,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2008 82,444 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 82,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,677 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 56,573 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 43,873 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EK51 NCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EK51 NCJ, 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 EK51 NCJ registered?

EK51 NCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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