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9-3 SE TURBO · Grey

FX51 NCJ
SAAB FX51 NCJ
MOTExpired
MOT due2 Feb 2023
First reg29 Nov 2001
Mileage122,013 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

24 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 July 2026.

PASSED · 3 Feb 2022
Test date3 Feb 2022
Expiry2 Feb 2023
Test number246708413298
Mileage122,013 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust joints and frame corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 3 Feb 2022
Test date3 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number999218191058
Mileage122,013 mi
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust joints and frame corroded
MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 9 Dec 2020
Test date9 Dec 2020
Expiry8 Dec 2021
Test number674056943181
Mileage119,034 mi
MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 27 Nov 2019
Test date27 Nov 2019
Expiry26 Nov 2020
Test number663055698635
Mileage114,579 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dead on limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
FAILED · 14 Nov 2019
Test date14 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number882516362687
Mileage114,578 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dead on limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
PASSED · 16 Nov 2018
Test date16 Nov 2018
Expiry15 Nov 2019
Test number456754806757
Mileage105,657 mi
FAILED · 15 Nov 2018
Test date15 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number515847508513
Mileage105,657 mi
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 4 Oct 2018
Test date4 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number782878259125
Mileage105,631 mi
DangerousCentral Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front gearbox / diff bearing worn
PASSED · 1 Nov 2017
Test date1 Nov 2017
Expiry31 Oct 2018
Test number619421928864
Mileage100,411 mi
FAILED · 1 Nov 2017
Test date1 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number990913028599
Mileage100,411 mi
PrsNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
PrsOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
PrsCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 25 Oct 2016
Test date25 Oct 2016
Expiry24 Oct 2017
Test number912423048258
Mileage97,800 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut on side wall
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisoryengine light on
AdvisoryRear both rear tyres perished and out of shape
Advisoryhand brake high
PASSED · 30 Sep 2015
Test date30 Sep 2015
Expiry9 Oct 2016
Test number402656703164
Mileage93,004 mi
Advisoryengine warning light on
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four (4.2.A.1a)
Advisorynearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
FAILED · 30 Sep 2015
Test date30 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number244630927247
Mileage93,004 mi
PrsCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisoryengine warning light on
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four (4.2.A.1a)
Advisorynearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
PASSED · 10 Oct 2014
Test date10 Oct 2014
Expiry9 Oct 2015
Test number106683884226
Mileage89,756 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredBoth front tyres have no visible tread on their inner and outer edges.
PASSED · 12 Jul 2013
Test date12 Jul 2013
Expiry11 Jul 2014
Test number287633893102
Mileage86,096 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enteredwipers smeary
PASSED · 15 May 2012
Test date15 May 2012
Expiry30 May 2013
Test number565076232136
Mileage80,580 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enteredrear exhaust broken up inside
User Enteredsteering lock faulty
PASSED · 31 May 2011
Test date31 May 2011
Expiry30 May 2012
Test number265241551173
Mileage75,848 mi
User Enteredboth front tyre weraing on edges
PASSED · 18 May 2010
Test date18 May 2010
Expiry20 May 2011
Test number190798930181
Mileage69,288 mi
PASSED · 21 May 2009
Test date21 May 2009
Expiry20 May 2010
Test number191231949171
Mileage66,856 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 20 May 2009
Test date20 May 2009
Expiry
Test number782620649190
Mileage66,856 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enterednearside rear tyre slightly out of shape (worn lumpy)
PASSED · 20 May 2008
Test date20 May 2008
Expiry19 May 2009
Test number893981948162
Mileage59,871 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 12 Mar 2007
Test date12 Mar 2007
Expiry21 Mar 2008
Test number120761177446
Mileage42,868 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 22 Mar 2006
Test date22 Mar 2006
Expiry21 Mar 2007
Test number571551986085
Mileage17,351 mi