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VX51 NLZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,058 mi
Last recorded180,058 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 NLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2022 180,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 169,673 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 169,673 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 159,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 159,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated sill 300mm from seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside fog light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken with sharp edges (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light broken and not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 145,660 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 145,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 138,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 134,968 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 134,968 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 131,869 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 123,099 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 112,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

movement around servo unit full inspection cant be carried out due to sound deadning material

Pass 1 May 2013 97,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,516 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2011 80,478 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,671 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 70,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,938 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 55,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf tyre small cut in outer sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,728 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf tyre small cut in outer sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 13 Feb 2007 48,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,237 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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VX51 NLZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VX51 NLZ, 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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VX51 NLZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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