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X217 NAM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,858 mi
Last recorded146,858 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX217 NAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 146,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 140,305 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 140,201 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 131,068 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 131,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 123,075 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 115,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 109,891 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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X217 NAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X217 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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What year was X217 NAM registered?

X217 NAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X217 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X217 NAM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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