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X116 EJE

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,970 mi
Last recorded186,970 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 EJE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 186,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 186,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 179,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 27 Mar 2012 179,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 31 Mar 2011 178,034 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs rusty

n/s/f track rod bush has slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2011 178,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs rusty

n/s/f track rod bush has slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2010 172,178 miles

rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 172,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 168,010 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 168,010 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 157,850 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres stepped inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2008 157,850 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres stepped inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2007 138,278 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 120,486 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 119,323 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt twisted

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X116 EJE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X116 EJE, 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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X116 EJE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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