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X209 OUD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,493 mi
Last recorded145,493 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX209 OUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 145,493 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 135,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 128,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 123,186 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 114,562 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 102,255 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 89,942 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 89,942 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 77,411 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 77,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X209 OUD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol 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 X209 OUD, 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 X209 OUD registered?

X209 OUD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X209 OUD safe to buy?

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