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FX51 NBG

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,342 mi
Last recorded188,342 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 NBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 188,342 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both effected (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both effected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust corroded and skin peeled off

Rear under vehicle effected with corroded parts effcted and under the vehicle effected with corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2020 188,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray effected and within 30 cm of the suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both effected (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both effected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust corroded and skin peeled off

Rear under vehicle effected with corroded parts effcted and under the vehicle effected with corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2019 187,480 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 184,361 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 184,357 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 181,415 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

back box deteriorating and hanger snapped

both front shock absorbers have slight play internally

Fail 8 Nov 2017 181,410 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

back box deteriorating and hanger snapped

both front shock absorbers have slight play internally

Pass 1 Nov 2016 176,678 miles

Front shock absorber bodys corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 176,663 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front shock absorber bodys corroded

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 170,510 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

OSF shock absorber corroded

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 170,496 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

NSF inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

OSF shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 162,895 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 152,118 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 143,230 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 143,230 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 132,963 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 20 Oct 2010 120,870 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 109,371 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2008 99,232 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 99,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 88,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 10 Oct 2006 77,432 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 77,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 66,405 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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FX51 NBG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX51 NBG, 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 FX51 NBG registered?

FX51 NBG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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