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X284 AUX

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,297 mi
Last recorded139,297 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX284 AUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2021 139,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 137,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

rear wings corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 133,758 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 133,754 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 129,601 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit abnormal wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit abnormal wear - boarder line (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 125,648 miles

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust join corroded

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 121,375 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 121,372 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

WATER LEAK

Pass 2 Apr 2015 116,036 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 116,033 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 111,329 miles

ALL REAR SEATBELTS COVERED BY SEAT COVER FIXED TO SEAT

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 107,258 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 102,905 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 98,307 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 98,307 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 92,402 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 92,402 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,053 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,460 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 75,247 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 67,529 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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X284 AUX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X284 AUX, 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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X284 AUX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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