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X379 NWR

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,135 mi
Last recorded118,135 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 NWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 118,135 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,745 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,571 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 82,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to under body

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front shock body corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 80,283 miles

Front tyres wearing low on both sides.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 80,283 miles

Front tyres wearing low on both sides.

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,881 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 65,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,072 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 41,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,563 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 36,542 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 32,237 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 NWR 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 88.2%.

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 NWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X379 NWR registered?

X379 NWR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X379 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X379 NWR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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