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X183 HLW

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,569 mi
Last recorded90,569 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 HLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,467 miles

Nearside Front cut to outer face of tyre but not to cords

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front cut to outer face of tyre but not to cords

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres have slight sidewall damage

exhaust heat shield broken

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,519 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front damage to side wall

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 83,519 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front damage to side wall

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

There is a cut on the side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,535 miles

un-even wear to off side rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,454 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,883 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,027 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre worn un -evenly

Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,406 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,587 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,326 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 50,326 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,772 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 44,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

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

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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X183 HLW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X183 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 X183 HLW registered?

X183 HLW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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