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M18 DKM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,267 mi
Last recorded71,267 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 DKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,267 miles

Front brake discs worn and poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,267 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn and poor condition

Pass 28 May 2010 62,712 miles

front left & front right tyres have kerbing damage on outer walls. front left foglamp lens missing/broken. right rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 58,030 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,432 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 42,788 miles

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2005 32,702 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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M18 DKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M18 DKM, 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 M18 DKM registered?

M18 DKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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The MOT history for M18 DKM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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