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NX51 BBZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,971 mi
Last recorded153,971 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 153,971 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 147,547 miles

Centre Exhaust clamp/hanger requires TLC

Fail 1 Nov 2016 147,547 miles

Centre Exhaust clamp/hanger requires TLC

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 139,099 miles

OSF seat belt doesn't retract very well

exhaust center clamp loose

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Sep 2014 125,839 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 125,839 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 115,643 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,966 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,556 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,840 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,243 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,552 miles

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

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON MAIN SERVICE BRAKE PIPES

SIGNS OF DETERIATION ON REAR EXHAUST CLAMP

Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,928 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,370 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 48,669 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 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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