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X252 NAM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

227,067 mi
Last recorded227,067 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 NAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2011 227,067 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 227,067 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 209,675 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2010 209,675 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 195,482 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 181,283 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2008 180,973 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2007 169,134 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 169,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 155,887 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2006 154,912 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 133,010 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 133,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre outer edge worn

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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X252 NAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X252 NAM, 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 X252 NAM registered?

X252 NAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 January 2001.

Is X252 NAM safe to buy?

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