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NX51 MFO

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,593 mi
Last recorded121,593 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 MFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 121,593 miles

nearside + offside rear tyres worn inside edge

Fail 13 Jan 2014 121,580 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside + offside rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 117,440 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 117,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,852 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 107,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 98,989 miles

exhaust blowing

near side rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 8 Jan 2010 89,384 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre tread scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,864 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 78,864 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 69,204 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 57,817 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,817 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 57,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 47,670 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 MFO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

NX51 MFO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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