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X238 KRD

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,932 mi
Last recorded120,932 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 120,932 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 120,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 100,698 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 92,310 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2008 82,445 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2008 82,445 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 May 2007 72,560 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 72,509 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape and are perished front and rear exhaust clamps badly rusted

Pass 12 May 2006 61,522 miles

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

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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X238 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X238 KRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X238 KRD registered?

X238 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X238 KRD safe to buy?

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