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M29 MLB

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,873 mi
Last recorded139,873 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 MLB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2023 139,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in places (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion to underside in places

EML on

Exhaust corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler neck clip broken

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse lights in-op

Fail 11 May 2022 139,864 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch within 30cm of rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch within 30cm of rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to body sill within 30cm of rear axel mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to brake pipes in places

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion underside

EML on

Exhaust corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler neck clip broken

Harsh corrosion to floor pans in places

Pass 7 May 2021 138,927 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

harsh corrosion to floor in places

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2021 138,927 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

harsh corrosion to floor in places

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2019 137,757 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 136,891 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 136,753 miles

Central Floor holed

off side front a b s ring snaped

Fail 8 Apr 2017 136,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Floor holed

off side front a b s ring snaped

Pass 4 Feb 2016 135,608 miles

Both rear tyre treads close wear limit

Pass 29 Jan 2015 133,569 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 133,551 miles

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

Slight lubicant weepage from n/s outer cv boot

Pass 13 Feb 2014 130,778 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 130,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2013 125,923 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2013 125,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2012 116,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 116,137 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

advise tracking

Pass 17 Feb 2011 107,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre tred cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2010 100,376 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 94,237 miles

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 85,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 85,529 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 77,532 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 77,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 69,112 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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M29 MLB 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 60%.

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 M29 MLB, 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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M29 MLB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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