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MF51 NXW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,223 mi
Last recorded85,223 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 NXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 85,223 miles

Bonnet safty catch stiff

Both front shock absorber top gland area corroded

Exhaust mounting cracking

Heat shield abov eexhaust loose

Left hand washer jet wesk

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,423 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fluid levels low

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,807 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 70,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

back box clamp missing

Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 62,933 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 62,933 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,146 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,015 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,003 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 39,629 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 NXW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NXW, 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 MF51 NXW registered?

MF51 NXW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is MF51 NXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 NXW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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