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X357 HBE

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,257 mi
Last recorded132,257 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX357 HBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 132,257 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 124,785 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 119,197 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 116,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 31 Jan 2013 116,231 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Feb 2012 108,764 miles

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

left front road spring incompleat at lower end

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,272 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 102,272 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,737 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 94,737 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 86,479 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 74,987 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroaded heavly

Pass 30 Jan 2007 68,025 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 60,210 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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X357 HBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel 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 X357 HBE, 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 X357 HBE registered?

X357 HBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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