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X132 CBO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

195,769 mi
Last recorded195,769 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX132 CBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 195,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 181,272 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 181,272 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 163,158 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 13 Aug 2010 163,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 8 Sep 2009 151,664 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 151,664 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 132,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2008 132,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2007 117,259 miles

n/s wiper

Pass 28 Jul 2006 106,318 miles

rear flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded †bulkhead/ mountings around steering rack flexing

Fail 28 Jul 2006 106,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded †bulkhead/ mountings around steering rack flexing

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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X132 CBO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X132 CBO, 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 X132 CBO registered?

X132 CBO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X132 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X132 CBO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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