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MBZ 7341

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,871 mi
Last recorded87,871 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 7341
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accident damage to front bumper

borderline pass

engine management light on

plastic outer sill covers fitted

traction control turned off

Fail 25 Jan 2016 87,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and badly worn on edges (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accident damage to front bumper

borderline pass

engine management light on

plastic outer sill covers fitted

traction control turned off

Pass 6 Jan 2015 84,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

traction control system turned off

Fail 6 Jan 2015 84,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

traction control system turned off

Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,240 miles

both front brake disc's lightly coated in surface corrosion

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal tread depth inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

traction control turned off

Fail 28 Nov 2013 76,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake disc's lightly coated in surface corrosion

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal tread depth inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

traction control turned off

Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,268 miles

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to legal tread depth

Fail 11 Jul 2012 74,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to legal tread depth

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Pass 7 May 2011 70,089 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 70,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,920 miles

centre exhaust flexy leaking.....

n/s & o/s/r tyres getting close to limit....

windscreen damage , not yet excessive....

Pass 30 Mar 2009 64,179 miles

exhaust leak , front flexy.....

windscreen damage , not yet excessive.....

Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,047 miles

windscreen damage in zone A,not yet excessive.....

Pass 27 Mar 2007 48,454 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode...

windscreen damage zone A not yet excessive....

Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,436 miles

temp repair made to drivers door interior release handle.

Fail 30 Mar 2006 50,436 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MBZ 7341 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MBZ 7341, 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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MBZ 7341 is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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