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X347 SAS

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,895 mi
Last recorded128,895 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX347 SAS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 128,895 miles

brake pipe ferralls corroded

brake pipes corroded

engine light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 124,349 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes greased

crack in front number plate

Fail 21 Nov 2011 124,287 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

crack in front number plate

crack in near side mirror

Pass 24 Nov 2010 121,444 miles

flex in bulk head

Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,659 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 114,658 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 107,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 103,160 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 101,155 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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 94,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X347 SAS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X347 SAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X347 SAS registered?

X347 SAS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X347 SAS safe to buy?

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