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X258 NAM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,254 mi
Last recorded220,254 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 NAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 220,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 211,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 200,407 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 200,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 185,158 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 185,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 170,492 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 170,491 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 150,397 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 150,389 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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X258 NAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X258 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X258 NAM registered?

X258 NAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 2001.

Is X258 NAM safe to buy?

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