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X221 OBK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,647 mi
Last recorded158,647 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 OBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 158,647 miles

engine light on

Fail 1 May 2014 158,647 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine light on

Pass 16 Mar 2013 148,121 miles

n/s/r brake disc slight corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2013 148,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2012 140,524 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated during test

large cuts to nearside rear tyre wall but not exposing cords

Fail 17 Feb 2012 140,524 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

engine management light illuminated during test

large cuts to nearside rear tyre wall but not exposing cords

Pass 7 Mar 2011 128,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on when vehicle presented

nearside rear tyre tread distorting

offside rear tyre tread distorting

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2011 128,702 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on when vehicle presented

nearside rear tyre tread distorting

offside rear tyre tread distorting

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2010 114,488 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 106,474 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 106,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 95,588 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 83,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge feathered

Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,286 miles

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

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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X221 OBK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X221 OBK, 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 X221 OBK registered?

X221 OBK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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