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NU51 VKH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,734 mi
Last recorded111,734 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 VKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 111,734 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak various oil leaks, lower engine area ()

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front tyres different size to rear

n/s/r ABS wire loose

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 111,733 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filler neck insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure goes to floor (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak various oil leaks, lower engine area ()

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres different size to rear

n/s/r ABS wire loose

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 111,716 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank filler connecting hose clips insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm running of on inside edge 205/50 R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm running of on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2017 111,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel tank filler connecting hose clips insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm running of on inside edge 205/50 R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm running of on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 111,572 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 107,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 107,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 101,627 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 101,627 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,925 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,630 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 89,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,665 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 85,647 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 80,569 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 76,290 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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NU51 VKH 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 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NU51 VKH, 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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NU51 VKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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