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X365 CSF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,767 mi
Last recorded160,767 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX365 CSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 160,767 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside indicators slightly pale

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2018 158,683 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 158,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 156,574 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 156,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 154,530 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in bush

Offside Rear slight play in bush

oil leak from engine area

Pass 30 May 2013 141,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 131,120 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,658 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 99,317 miles

O/S/F TYRE CUT BUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 99,294 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE CUT BUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 89,209 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre wearing outside edge

o/s front tyre weearin outside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 89,209 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre wearing outside edge

o/s front tyre weearin outside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,890 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hole in o/s headlamp

Fail 10 Jan 2007 68,148 miles

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

advise heat shield at rear resting on exhaust

Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,148 miles

advise heat shield at rear resting on exhaust

Pass 4 Jan 2006 54,054 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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X365 CSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X365 CSF, 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 X365 CSF registered?

X365 CSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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