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NX51 AZZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,193 mi
Last recorded119,193 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 AZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2009 119,193 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 119,193 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 111,300 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 111,300 miles

Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 96,821 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 96,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 87,294 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 87,294 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,928 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 79,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust corroded in places

n/s/r tyre on 4mm

o/s/r brake discs corroded

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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NX51 AZZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NX51 AZZ, 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 NX51 AZZ registered?

NX51 AZZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NX51 AZZ safe to buy?

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