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NIL 5694

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,053 mi
Last recorded119,053 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 5694
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 119,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,605 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 102,701 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 102,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,279 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,898 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,207 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,708 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,756 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,285 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 42,314 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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NIL 5694 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NIL 5694, 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 NIL 5694 registered?

NIL 5694 is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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The MOT history for NIL 5694 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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