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X289 KRD

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,619 mi
Last recorded161,619 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 161,619 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 157,215 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 152,837 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 149,504 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 144,911 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 138,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 138,993 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 115,922 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 96,099 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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X289 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X289 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 X289 KRD registered?

X289 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X289 KRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X289 KRD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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