MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front headlamp washers inop
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front headlamp washers inop
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Parking brake effiency just met (3.1.6b)
Rear Box front rubber cracking slightly
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Fuel hose insecure Filler hose to tank clip missing (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Parking brake effiency just met (3.1.6b)
Rear Box front rubber cracking slightly
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
floor pan corroding around drain plugs
front to rear brake pipe (crossover to osr flexi) corroded behind heatshield
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
floor pan corroding around drain bungs
front brake pipes slightly corroded
front to rear brake pipe (crossover to osr flexi) corroded behind exhaust heatshield
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
general corrosion to underside/ front ferrules
rear brake hose ferrules badly corroded (borderline)
rear exhaust/ clamp deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules
rear exhaust deteriorating
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brakepipe corrosion
exhaust corrosion
osr shocker damp
rear number plate starting to deterate
stonechips in zone b
brake pipe corrosion
exhaust corrosion
Both rear tyres have tread lifting on inner edge
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear number plate deteriorated slightly
Slight exhaust corrossion
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FX51 NBJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FX51 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?
FX51 NBJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2001.
Is FX51 NBJ safe to buy?
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