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NX51 MFV

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,948 mi
Last recorded146,948 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 MFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 146,948 miles

o/s/r wheelarch slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 142,678 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 132,593 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 132,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate slightly loose

fuel tank straps corroded

headlight patterns deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2010 119,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 94,041 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 67,993 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 67,993 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,391 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 MFV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

NX51 MFV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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