MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front half of main service pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
signs of corrosion on front and rear brake discs
Centre Exhaust clamp/hanger requires TLC
Centre Exhaust clamp/hanger requires TLC
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
OSF seat belt doesn't retract very well
exhaust center clamp loose
exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SIGNS OF CORROSION ON MAIN SERVICE BRAKE PIPES
SIGNS OF DETERIATION ON REAR EXHAUST CLAMP
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NX51 BBZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 NX51 BBZ, 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 BBZ registered?
NX51 BBZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 September 2001.
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