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X253 NAM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,240 mi
Last recorded147,240 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 NAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 147,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 147,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 142,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 141,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 136,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 131,016 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 125,358 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 121,943 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 116,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 116,577 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 112,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs scored and corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 15 Jan 2010 101,921 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 101,921 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 88,553 miles

Front and rear brake pads half worn

Fail 16 Jan 2009 88,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear brake pads half worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 76,800 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 76,800 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both no. plates discoloured.

n/s/f tyre wearing more on outer edge.

o/s/f side light dull

Pass 7 Jan 2006 57,548 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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X253 NAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X253 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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X253 NAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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