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JF51 NCF

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

110,388 mi
Last recorded110,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF51 NCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 110,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 107,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 105,772 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 103,801 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 101,999 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking around tread to outer sidewall area.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,328 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 96,105 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 93,111 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,457 miles

n/s handbrake reading is low.

o/s/f suspension strut is corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,735 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,300 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 75,409 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,346 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 66,032 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 59,882 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 59,828 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 54,019 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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JF51 NCF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 JF51 NCF, 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 JF51 NCF registered?

JF51 NCF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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The MOT history for JF51 NCF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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