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VX51 NLJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,228 mi
Last recorded86,228 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 NLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 70,137 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,787 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 51,126 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread area & sidewalls!!

Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,834 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 34,582 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 34,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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VX51 NLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VX51 NLJ, 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 VX51 NLJ registered?

VX51 NLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is VX51 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 NLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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