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EDZ 4927

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,226 mi
Last recorded144,226 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 4927
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 144,226 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 144,226 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 128,910 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 128,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 119,925 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre splitting

Pass 12 Jul 2014 107,921 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 105,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust middle bracket broken

Pass 10 May 2011 96,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 May 2010 94,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2010 94,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2009 90,672 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 90,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 85,075 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 22 May 2006 72,951 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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EDZ 4927 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EDZ 4927, 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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EDZ 4927 is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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