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NK51 FPZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,956 mi
Last recorded81,956 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,956 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 81,657 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 81,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 80,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 78,348 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,650 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 73,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 68,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust flexy corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,537 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 63,537 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 57,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,593 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,554 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 49,554 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,729 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 43,729 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,968 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 38,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 27,284 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 FPZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NK51 FPZ, 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 FPZ registered?

NK51 FPZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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