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NX51 BBF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,416 mi
Last recorded97,416 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 BBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 97,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 95,112 miles

Offside park brake only just met efficiency, suggesting adjustment / service required

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 94,043 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Suspension components corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 93,511 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,321 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,846 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,503 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 92,124 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,134 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 91,131 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Clamp between centre and tailpipe missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system very corroded.

Pass 2 May 2012 89,821 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 2 May 2012 89,821 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Fail 7 Dec 2011 89,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 May 2011 80,482 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 80,482 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

All brake discs rusty

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,263 miles

EML ON

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,653 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 70,550 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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,174 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 63,106 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,459 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 56,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,881 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 50,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 50,350 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 38,252 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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NX51 BBF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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