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M400 OMS

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,822 mi
Last recorded72,822 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 OMS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 72,822 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 72,662 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,605 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 71,605 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 69,653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,628 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,557 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,438 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,855 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 62,845 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,523 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 58,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,363 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,036 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,720 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,285 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 31,456 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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M400 OMS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M400 OMS, 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 M400 OMS registered?

M400 OMS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 August 2001.

Is M400 OMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M400 OMS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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