MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
o/s front fog lamp is damaged
o/s rear lamp lens is damaged
panel damage
sill covers fitted
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
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
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
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)
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
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.
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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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