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M12 NMP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,109 mi
Last recorded146,109 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 NMP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 146,109 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 146,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 140,409 miles

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 30 Mar 2015 135,748 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 126,902 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 126,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 118,262 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 118,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 105,144 miles

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,876 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 66,660 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,114 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 37,176 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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M12 NMP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol 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 M12 NMP, 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 M12 NMP registered?

M12 NMP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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