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X379 HEH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,377 mi
Last recorded186,377 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 HEH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 186,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 183,186 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge

excessive parking brake travel

Pass 10 May 2016 181,476 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside steering rack mounting

Fail 10 May 2016 181,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside steering rack mounting

Pass 8 May 2015 177,252 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 174,785 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 170,964 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 170,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 169,091 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 158,098 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 147,448 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 147,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 134,709 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 126,320 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 115,976 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 115,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 104,631 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 97,724 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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X379 HEH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X379 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 X379 HEH registered?

X379 HEH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X379 HEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X379 HEH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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