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NK51 FNE

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,171 mi
Last recorded107,171 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 FNE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,693 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front shockers very poor condition (corroded)

front wishbone bushes poor condition

n/s/r tyre slight runout (just acceptable)

noise on rear brakes

petrol tank straps poor condition

rear wheel arches poor condition (corroded)

slight play n/s/r hub bearing

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2012 98,628 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

front brake pads wearing low

heat shield loose above exhaust

rear wheel arches poor condition (corroded)

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2011 93,358 miles

corrosion to fuel tank straps.

exhaust center and rear sections in poor condition.

rear coil springs in poor condition.

slight oil leaks.

slight run out to all tuyres.

underbody corrosion forming.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,381 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 80,895 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,922 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,724 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,237 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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NK51 FNE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NK51 FNE, 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 NK51 FNE registered?

NK51 FNE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NK51 FNE safe to buy?

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