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X266 NAM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,991 mi
Last recorded110,991 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 NAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 110,991 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2012 102,692 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 102,686 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,552 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 77,341 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,097 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front no plate slight damage

rear exhaust clamp corrodid

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,020 miles

both front strut legs getting rusty.

front number plate cracked.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

wiper blades noisy in operation.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 45,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front strut legs getting rusty.

front number plate cracked.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

wiper blades noisy in operation.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,434 miles

front number plate cracked.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

Pass 27 Dec 2006 32,551 miles

crack in front number plate

windscreen wiper blades split at ends

Pass 28 Dec 2005 27,973 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 NAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X266 NAM registered?

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

Is X266 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X266 NAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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