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X217 OUD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,472 mi
Last recorded120,472 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX217 OUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 120,472 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,570 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 107,611 miles

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

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

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

the exhaust system is corroded

the offside front tyre has a nail in the outer edge of the tyre. The tyre is also split on the inner side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2014 104,489 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

some movement at steering rack mountings to bulkhead

Pass 10 Jan 2012 98,938 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 97,574 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 96,435 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 94,885 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 91,537 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 83,981 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 78,063 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 78,063 miles

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

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

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 OUD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 X217 OUD registered?

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

Is X217 OUD safe to buy?

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