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FX51 NBJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,132 mi
Last recorded191,132 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 NBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 191,132 miles

Front headlamp washers inop

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 191,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 187,610 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 187,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 180,540 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 180,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 174,155 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 174,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 169,889 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 158,205 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Oct 2011 148,767 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 131,500 miles

brakepipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion

osr shocker damp

rear number plate starting to deterate

stonechips in zone b

Pass 5 Oct 2009 120,108 miles

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2008 111,461 miles

Both rear tyres have tread lifting on inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Slight exhaust corrossion

Pass 3 Oct 2007 105,561 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 86,256 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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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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FX51 NBJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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