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X139 KTF

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,983 mi
Last recorded122,983 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX139 KTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 122,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 115,434 miles

Oil leak

rear exhust box rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2012 108,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 106,626 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 95,097 miles

plastic over sills fitted

slight handbrake travel

Fail 7 Apr 2011 94,937 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

high level brake light not working

plastic over sills fitted

slight handbrake travel

Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,748 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 82,351 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 79,237 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 70,821 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 60,054 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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X139 KTF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X139 KTF, 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 X139 KTF registered?

X139 KTF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X139 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X139 KTF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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