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X143 HLW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,137 mi
Last recorded91,137 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX143 HLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 91,137 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 91,137 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 90,947 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,832 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 87,832 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,042 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,043 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2011 68,772 miles

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

Oil leak

engine idle speed too low

Fail 6 May 2011 68,772 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine idle speed too low

Pass 5 May 2010 57,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,550 miles

both rear tyres starting to split and perish(just passable)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,497 miles

osr light unit poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2006 32,490 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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X143 HLW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X143 HLW, 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 X143 HLW registered?

X143 HLW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X143 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X143 HLW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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