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GIG 9181

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,470 mi
Last recorded84,470 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 9181
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,470 miles

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

hi level stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Aug 2010 75,212 miles

both front suspension struts corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,493 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

egine man light on

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,763 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 66,763 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 62,742 miles

slight blow from exhaust flexable joint

Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,185 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 54,859 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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GIG 9181 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GIG 9181, 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 GIG 9181 registered?

GIG 9181 is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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The MOT history for GIG 9181 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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