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NX51 BCO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,837 mi
Last recorded77,837 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,786 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,822 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 65,700 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,363 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,672 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 46,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,804 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

left rear light cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,074 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on edges

front no. plate cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2010 38,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres badly worn on edges

front no. plate cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,698 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front n.o. plate cracked

rear tyres perished and worn at edges

Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,016 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 29,801 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s front and n/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,376 miles

small exhaust leak at flexy front pipe

Pass 11 Aug 2006 23,727 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,378 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 BCO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BCO, 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 BCO registered?

NX51 BCO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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