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X243 KRD

2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,363 mi
Last recorded133,363 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2006
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo79,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2006 133,363 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 133,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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X243 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 79,866 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X243 KRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X243 KRD registered?

X243 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X243 KRD safe to buy?

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