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X142 ENJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,884 mi
Last recorded107,884 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX142 ENJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 107,884 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 107,884 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,090 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,215 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,917 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,998 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 67,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,108 miles

unable to test both outer body sills due to covers

Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,761 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,253 miles

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

both rear tyre outer walls cracking

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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X142 ENJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X142 ENJ, 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 X142 ENJ registered?

X142 ENJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 February 2001.

Is X142 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X142 ENJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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