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X187 HDO

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,504 mi
Last recorded133,504 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX187 HDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 133,504 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 127,011 miles

front discs juddering slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2012 127,011 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front discs juddering slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2011 120,190 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 113,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light is on

Fail 5 Aug 2010 113,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light is on

Pass 13 Aug 2009 104,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

wipers split but cleaning effectively

Pass 11 Mar 2008 93,302 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2007 87,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear shock absorbers have a slight misting around the filament, but still functin as intended

several brake pipes on the vehicle have slight corrosion, non excessive

Pass 3 Mar 2006 78,498 miles

Handbrake reading on nearside lower than expected, brakes may need attention

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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X187 HDO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X187 HDO, 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 X187 HDO registered?

X187 HDO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X187 HDO safe to buy?

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