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D6 OOB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,859 mi
Last recorded112,859 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 OOB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 112,859 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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 109,988 miles

both rear flexiable hoses metel farrels corroded

nearside front and rear road wheel distored

offside rear shock slight mist of oil

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2012 109,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear flexiable hoses metel farrels corroded

nearside front and rear road wheel distored

offside rear shock slight mist of oil

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2011 98,641 miles

both rear brake discs rusting

Pass 15 May 2009 89,655 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 89,655 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,440 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 71,036 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 71,036 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 60,388 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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D6 OOB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D6 OOB, 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 D6 OOB registered?

D6 OOB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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