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NX51 MFU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,768 mi
Last recorded169,768 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 MFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2011 169,768 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front shock absorbers casings are corroded

n/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

o/s front seat belt is slow to fully retract

o/s hand brake is slow to operate and performance is low

rear brake discs are rusted

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2011 169,768 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front shock absorbers casings are corroded

n/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

o/s front seat belt is slow to fully retract

o/s hand brake is slow to operate and performance is low

rear brake discs are rusted

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2010 145,948 miles

o/s front fog lamp is damaged

o/s rear lamp lens is damaged

panel damage

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2010 145,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs are worn

o/s front fog lamp is damaged

o/s rear lamp lens is damaged

panel damage

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 122,863 miles

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

covers fitted over the outer sills

n/s front strut body is rusted

o/s front fog lamp lens is broken

o/s hand brake is slow to operate

Fail 17 Nov 2009 122,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

covers fitted over the outer sills

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s front strut body is rusted

o/s front fog lamp lens is broken

o/s hand brake is slow to operate

Pass 29 Oct 2008 100,816 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s front fog lamp lens is broken

o/s hand brake is slow to operate

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 82,791 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers fitted over the outer sills

o/s hand brake is slow to operate and the performance is low

Pass 27 Jul 2006 63,447 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 63,447 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 55,982 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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NX51 MFU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MFU, 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 MFU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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