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X166 EVS

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,459 mi
Last recorded203,459 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 EVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 203,459 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2015 203,459 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2014 188,832 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 188,832 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 173,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 173,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 163,738 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Outer skin corrorded

Rear discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 163,738 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Outer skin corrorded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 155,655 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 May 2011 155,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2010 149,045 miles

n/s/r brake disc corrodonig on edge

Pass 19 May 2009 139,790 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 119,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

wipers

Pass 15 May 2007 100,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2007 100,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 85,296 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X166 EVS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X166 EVS, 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 X166 EVS registered?

X166 EVS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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