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N6 MTB

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,887 mi
Last recorded135,887 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 MTB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 135,887 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 135,814 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 135,812 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber exhaust hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wheel arches to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 135,413 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 135,397 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 135,292 miles

both front tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2022 135,165 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion in both front inner wheel arches to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 135,088 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 134,938 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 134,937 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

wipers deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2019 134,931 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

screen wash poor

Pass 13 Feb 2018 134,891 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 134,598 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 133,562 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning light on

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 133,042 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 132,686 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 131,937 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 130,422 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 130,419 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 130,417 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 129,229 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 127,634 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 124,998 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 117,198 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 117,198 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 106,086 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 14 Feb 2006 106,082 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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N6 MTB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N6 MTB, 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 N6 MTB registered?

N6 MTB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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