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X359 HBE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,044 mi
Last recorded138,044 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 HBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 138,044 miles

Gear linkage has a bungi cord wrapped around it.

Handbrake cable return springs missing on both sides.

nearside rear boot area holed outside prescibed area

Fail 23 Oct 2014 137,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Gear linkage has a bungi cord wrapped around it.

Handbrake cable return springs missing on both sides.

nearside rear boot area holed outside prescibed area

Pass 30 Oct 2013 128,958 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slight buldging

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 128,817 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slight buldging

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 119,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 112,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Nov 2011 112,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 104,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

ns/f tyre inside edge worn

os/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 94,566 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 94,565 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 85,678 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 85,211 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 82,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 82,778 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 81,771 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 77,829 miles

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

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

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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X359 HBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X359 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 X359 HBE registered?

X359 HBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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