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H13 RWB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,798 mi
Last recorded100,798 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 RWB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,798 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 100,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,848 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 94,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,191 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 90,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,444 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,848 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 77,772 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 70,168 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 60,720 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 60,720 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 56,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,627 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,095 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 51,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,177 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,371 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 26,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,018 miles

handbrake cable gaitors split

n/s/r inner and outer lamps cracked.

pas pipe damp.

Pass 29 May 2008 23,315 miles

n/s/r inner and ouer lamps cracked.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,208 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,688 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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H13 RWB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H13 RWB, 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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H13 RWB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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