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X371 OGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,303 mi
Last recorded122,303 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX371 OGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 122,303 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light illuminated on dash

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs becoming worn (front and rear brake discs inner face and inner brake pads not visible)

offside rear tyre becoming cracked

steering rack damp

Fail 13 Jul 2015 122,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light illuminated on dash

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs becoming worn (front and rear brake discs inner face and inner brake pads not visible)

offside rear tyre becoming cracked

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 116,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,777 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 109,777 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 104,577 miles

eml light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 104,577 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eml light on

exhaust corroded

off side rear discs slighty corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 100,030 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 100,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre to rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,651 miles

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

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

engine management light illuiminated on dash

offside rear brake hose ferrule becomming corroded

rear exhaust system becomming corroded

rear registration plate starting to become deteriorated

slight gearbox oil leaks

Fail 2 Aug 2010 95,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuiminated on dash

offside rear brake hose ferrule becomming corroded

rear exhaust system becomming corroded

rear registration plate starting to become deteriorated

slight gearbox oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,000 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 90,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 80,981 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 74,662 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 69,619 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 67,133 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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X371 OGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X371 OGO, 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 X371 OGO registered?

X371 OGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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