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X219 OUD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,130 mi
Last recorded158,130 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX219 OUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 158,130 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 153,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 149,975 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 146,568 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 141,903 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 134,561 miles

long travel in hand brake lever

Pass 8 Mar 2012 127,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s washer jet partially blocked

Fail 1 Mar 2012 126,872 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 3 Mar 2011 118,280 miles

corrosion in centre & rear exhaust system.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

slight travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 107,032 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 107,032 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 97,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 97,040 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 89,910 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 77,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 58,908 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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X219 OUD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X219 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 X219 OUD registered?

X219 OUD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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