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X1 RSH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

130,778 mi
Last recorded130,778 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 RSH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 130,778 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 128,898 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 127,130 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 126,107 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 123,604 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,603 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 123,218 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Jun 2015 122,793 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 119,239 miles

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 11 Jun 2013 112,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 112,685 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

E.M.L on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 104,518 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 95,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,253 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,417 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 59,482 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application near limit

Pass 14 Mar 2006 49,283 miles

Front number plate deteriorating - replacement strongly advised

Rear number plate deteriorating (letters pale)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X1 RSH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 X1 RSH, 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 X1 RSH registered?

X1 RSH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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