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MIG 3087

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,306 mi
Last recorded82,306 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 3087
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2021 82,306 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch To Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg To Bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Of Inner Arch To Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Of Inner Arch To Boot Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Jacking Point Corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside Has Multiple Areas Of Corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,300 miles

Suspension Starting To Show Signs Of Corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,895 miles

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 25 Mar 2019 79,895 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN CORRODED AND HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TAILBOX BLOWING AND IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective RUBBERS TO CAT DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE WALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,153 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 76,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,562 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,511 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 66,352 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 60,776 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,910 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,825 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,552 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 48,525 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 42,837 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,443 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,601 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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MIG 3087 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MIG 3087, 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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MIG 3087 is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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