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X242 KRD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

129,203 mi
Last recorded129,203 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 129,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 122,101 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 117,258 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 110,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 104,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,241 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,020 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,863 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,455 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,766 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,240 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,095 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 53,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,635 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,081 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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X242 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 X242 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 X242 KRD registered?

X242 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X242 KRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X242 KRD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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