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X282 KRD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,433 mi
Last recorded178,433 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX282 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 178,433 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 170,910 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 163,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 163,435 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 156,246 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 145,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 145,561 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 138,195 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2009 128,781 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 128,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 122,123 miles

uneven wear on inside of both rear tyres

Fail 3 May 2008 122,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

uneven wear on inside of both rear tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2007 107,479 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 92,811 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 92,718 miles

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

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

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)

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

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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X282 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X282 KRD, 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 X282 KRD registered?

X282 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X282 KRD safe to buy?

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