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D10 MSC

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,701 mi
Last recorded100,701 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 MSC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 100,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,236 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 99,716 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,300 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 99,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 97,764 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 97,437 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 97,437 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 93,355 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 91,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 89,737 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,194 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 87,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 85,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,825 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 83,655 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,263 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,005 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 76,996 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 73,901 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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D10 MSC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D10 MSC, 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 D10 MSC registered?

D10 MSC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is D10 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D10 MSC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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