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X247 KRD

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,911 mi
Last recorded131,911 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 131,911 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

OIL LEAK

Pass 7 Jan 2016 127,223 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 127,221 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 117,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 108,989 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 100,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 91,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,817 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 77,102 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,877 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 67,549 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,280 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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X247 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X247 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.

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What year was X247 KRD registered?

X247 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 2001.

Is X247 KRD safe to buy?

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