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NX51 BEY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

170,107 mi
Last recorded170,107 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 BEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 170,107 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 169,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 169,182 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 161,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 160,060 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 157,033 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 153,609 miles

Offside Rear Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 149,681 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 145,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 138,086 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 131,472 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 131,472 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 122,917 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2012 115,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 115,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 107,350 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe hose clips corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 98,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 89,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 79,559 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 66,060 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 66,060 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 43,650 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 BEY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BEY, 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 BEY registered?

NX51 BEY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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