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X378 HEH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,380 mi
Last recorded170,380 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX378 HEH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 170,380 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2018 170,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working 2 sides (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail 2 sides (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 154,472 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 154,458 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 sides perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort 2 sides (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort 2 sides (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate missing front and rear (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 131,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 122,596 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 115,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 106,285 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,443 miles

front brake pads worn thin

rear exhaust clamp corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 21 Jul 2011 97,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads worn thin

rear exhaust clamp corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,011 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 86,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 81,760 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre wall condition

o/s/f seat belt slow to re-coil

plastic covers fitted to sills & undertrays fitted

play in steering column area

Pass 19 Jul 2007 77,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,542 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 66,422 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

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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X378 HEH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X378 HEH, 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 X378 HEH registered?

X378 HEH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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