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X213 AVJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,241 mi
Last recorded95,241 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX213 AVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, slightly perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, slightly perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 91,266 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

front metal brake pipes corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

hand brake cable mounting point weak

nearside front shock absorber corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 91,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML illuminated

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded badly

front and front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

front brake pads and discs worn

handbrake cable mounting point

noise from offside rear wheel/brakes

parking brake travel

slight leak from power steering

Pass 8 Jan 2016 89,337 miles

eml Illuminated

front brake pads and discs

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer cv boot slight leak

rear exhaust

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 8 Jan 2016 89,337 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml Illuminated

front brake pads and discs

nearside headlamp image

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer cv boot slight leak

rear exhaust

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,570 miles

handbrake opperation

nearside rear roadwheel slight buckle

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2015 87,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level

handbrake opperation

nearside rear roadwheel slight buckle

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2014 84,195 miles

both number plates starting to delaminate.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 84,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front coil springs heavly corroded.

both number plates starting to delaminate.

exhaust front pipe heavly corroded and has a slight gas leak.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 80,648 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 77,344 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,923 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 64,541 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 64,435 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 59,686 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,414 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 55,405 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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)

rear parking brake cables slightly worn

Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,134 miles

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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X213 AVJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X213 AVJ, 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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X213 AVJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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