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X266 ERB

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,700 mi
Last recorded82,700 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 ERB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,700 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,042 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 80,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,072 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rubbing marks to both n/s tyres inner walls ?

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,548 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres show side wall scuffs and perish cracks.

the other front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 69,547 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres show side wall scuffs and perish cracks.

the other front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,137 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,032 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 65,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

reg plates showing water marks starting.slight damage front plate.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,779 miles

reg plates showing water marks starting.slight damage front plate.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,897 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2006 56,335 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 52,574 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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X266 ERB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X266 ERB, 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 X266 ERB registered?

X266 ERB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X266 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X266 ERB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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