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X358 WNU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,518 mi
Last recorded138,518 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX358 WNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 138,518 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 132,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroding

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 126,393 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm compliance bush worn

power steering rack damp

rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres inner tread stepping also offside rear tyree inner side wall splitting

fuel tank pipe to filler neck jubliee snapped and signs of fuel leakage no fuel ,leaking at time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2012 126,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front lower suspension arm compliance bush worn

power steering rack damp

rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres inner tread stepping also offside rear tyree inner side wall splitting

fuel tank pipe to filler neck jubliee snapped and signs of fuel leakage no fuel ,leaking at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2011 121,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch noisey when pressed

offside washer jet poor

ooffside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Fail 1 Nov 2011 121,303 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch noisey when pressed

offside washer jet poor

oil leak

ooffside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2010 116,150 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seat belt fluffing & slow at retracting

oil leak

both offside tyres splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2009 110,760 miles

offside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall

oil leak on engine

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2009 110,760 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall

oil leak on engine

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2008 107,352 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 107,352 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 103,486 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 102,661 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 102,657 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 102,653 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

eml on

Pass 7 Jun 2006 102,496 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 102,495 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X358 WNU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X358 WNU, 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 X358 WNU registered?

X358 WNU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X358 WNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X358 WNU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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