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X215 NAM

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,681 mi
Last recorded124,681 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX215 NAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 124,681 miles

Oil leak. N/s track rod boot

Pass 12 Jan 2015 123,378 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 120,392 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 116,963 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 112,907 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 110,256 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 104,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 104,824 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 99,015 miles

Both rear brake hoses slight corrosion on ends

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

Handbrake lever travel close to limit

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 99,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear brake hoses slight corrosion on ends

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

Handbrake lever travel close to limit

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 92,580 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 86,516 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 86,468 miles

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

advise replacement of front wiper blades

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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X215 NAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X215 NAM, 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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X215 NAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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