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X364 WNU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,687 mi
Last recorded170,687 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX364 WNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 170,687 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear structure and suspension have signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 170,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear structure and suspension have signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 170,364 miles

Front fog lights are broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front bumper is damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to sills

exhaust heat shield is loose

n/s/f door n/s/r o/s/r wheelarches corroded

oil leavel is low

Fail 14 Aug 2019 170,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lights are broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front bumper is damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to sills

exhaust heat shield is loose

n/s/f door n/s/r o/s/r wheelarches corroded

oil leavel is low

Pass 9 Apr 2018 166,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking an perishing on inside edge

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 166,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking an perishing on inside edge

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 157,408 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge plus cracked

Offside repeter light lens is missing

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

Rear silencer detereted

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

all brake discs are corroded

covers fitted to sills

exhaust heat shield is loose

rear exhaust clamp is missing

toped up oil 1lt

Fail 19 Dec 2016 157,408 miles

covers fitted to sills

exhaust heat shield is loose

rear exhaust clamp is missing

toped up oil 1lt

all brake discs are corroded

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge plus cracked

Offside repeter light lens is missing

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

Rear silencer detereted

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 136,623 miles

EML displayed

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 136,621 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front wipers slightly smear screen

EML displayed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 117,271 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 107,291 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 107,288 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,757 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 82,751 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,623 miles

rear spoiler insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2010 58,620 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

rear spoiler insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,917 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,770 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,456 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 31,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,016 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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X364 WNU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X364 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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X364 WNU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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