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NX51 BFF

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,173 mi
Last recorded82,173 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo86,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 BFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,173 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 82,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,386 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 70,368 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,732 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 53,732 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 40,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 35,819 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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NX51 BFF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 86,034 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX51 BFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NX51 BFF registered?

NX51 BFF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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