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X359 WNU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,455 mi
Last recorded173,455 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2010 173,455 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 160,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 147,100 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 22 Jan 2007 134,543 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers damp

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded/poor condition

stonechip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2006 122,068 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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X359 WNU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X359 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 X359 WNU registered?

X359 WNU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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