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NX51 BDU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,851 mi
Last recorded155,851 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 BDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2014 155,851 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front wiper blades deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 152,608 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 148,275 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 148,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 140,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 132,313 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Slight play in the offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 24 Feb 2010 132,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Slight play in the offside front bottom ball joint

Tread worn low on the nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2009 118,535 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 118,326 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield adrift at rear

noise on engine, possible bearing failure

osr tyre inner profile slightly lumpy

Pass 25 Feb 2008 104,241 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 92,708 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 87,107 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 BDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BDU, 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 BDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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