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X141 UOM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,252 mi
Last recorded126,252 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX141 UOM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 126,252 miles

O/s/r shock absorber cover corroded & loose

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 126,251 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

O/s/r shock absorber cover corroded & loose

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 114,744 miles

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2013 114,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2012 106,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 106,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2011 103,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to o/s rear door

fluid leak from front inter cooler area

n/s rear tyre low presuure

o/s rear bumper insecure

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2010 101,414 miles

Oil leak

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2010 101,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2009 95,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

engine management light on

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2008 87,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 87,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2007 81,232 miles

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

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2007 81,232 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

plastic oversills fitted

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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X141 UOM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X141 UOM, 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 X141 UOM registered?

X141 UOM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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