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K214 XPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,897 mi
Last recorded105,897 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK214 XPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 105,897 miles

Both rear tyres dated 2010.

CAT flange fixing nut missing but secure at time of test.

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 215/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))

EML light on.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven edge wear. 215/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop broken.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Signs of a coolant leak.

Pass 28 Jan 2025 100,680 miles

All tyres dated 2010

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension beam slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 96,874 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 94,947 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,114 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,862 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,641 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 91,641 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,347 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,544 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,071 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 87,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 87,108 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

detachable tow ball removed

Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,530 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,374 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 84,374 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s front tyre cut outer wall

o/s rear slightly binding

Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,200 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 69,055 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 68,997 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,180 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 54,064 miles

nearside front tyre worn near the limit on outer edge reccommend replacement

Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,200 miles

front tyres close to limit

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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K214 XPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K214 XPC, 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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K214 XPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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