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W333 ALV

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,761 mi
Last recorded124,761 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW333 ALV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 124,761 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 117,691 miles

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 3 Jul 2017 110,905 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of engine (3.6.B.2c)

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to offside front tyre side wall

Fail 3 Jul 2017 110,905 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of engine (3.6.B.2c)

EML light on dash

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight damage to offside front tyre side wall

Pass 13 Jul 2016 104,836 miles

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

Centre exhaust mount weld broken

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracks in tred

Rear n0 plate lamp dull

rear exhaust clamp to box rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 98,132 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 98,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 97,336 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 96,939 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 96,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 96,074 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 93,396 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 91,425 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 89,334 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 87,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W333 ALV 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 W333 ALV, 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 W333 ALV registered?

W333 ALV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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