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VX51 NLV

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

230,870 mi
Last recorded230,870 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 NLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 230,870 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 230,438 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

E.M.L. On

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 217,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 204,558 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 190,762 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 190,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 175,073 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 159,575 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 144,099 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 144,098 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 128,301 miles

Slight noise from N/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Sep 2008 128,301 miles

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

Slight noise from N/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2007 112,117 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven and are bald on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2006 93,236 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT †OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON INNER SIDEWALL

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 NLV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX51 NLV, 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 NLV registered?

VX51 NLV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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