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B3 OMB

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,956 mi
Last recorded76,956 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo86,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 OMB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 76,956 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 76,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,532 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,016 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 55,608 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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B3 OMB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 86,034 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 OMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B3 OMB registered?

B3 OMB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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