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MF51 NXS

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,015 mi
Last recorded98,015 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 NXS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 98,015 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 93,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 84,565 miles

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

wear on edges on front near side tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2008 84,565 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wear on edges on front near side tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2007 75,048 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,132 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 64,132 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 48,957 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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MF51 NXS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MF51 NXS, 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

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What year was MF51 NXS registered?

MF51 NXS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is MF51 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 NXS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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