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X294 KRD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,630 mi
Last recorded112,630 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX294 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 112,630 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 112,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 112,171 miles

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

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

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 2 Aug 2014 110,556 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2013 109,432 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 107,331 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note nearside front tyre cracking to side wall

Fail 24 Jul 2012 107,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note nearside front tyre cracking to side wall

Pass 24 Jun 2011 104,501 miles

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

the head lamp wiper blades require renewal.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 99,845 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 99,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

steering rack under steering joint leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2009 96,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 91,444 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 81,330 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 72,043 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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X294 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X294 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 X294 KRD registered?

X294 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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