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FX51 NCN

2001 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,183 mi
Last recorded180,183 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 NCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 180,183 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag warning light illuminated

Pass 15 Nov 2011 169,669 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 169,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 157,244 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 157,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 142,323 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 142,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Nov 2008 122,885 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 122,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 100,880 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 79,376 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 58,002 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 NCN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX51 NCN?

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What year was FX51 NCN registered?

FX51 NCN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is FX51 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 NCN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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