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X386 NWR

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,497 mi
Last recorded102,497 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX386 NWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 102,497 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 91,131 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 84,270 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 84,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 75,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,624 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,962 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 51,676 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,749 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,350 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 28,954 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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X386 NWR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X386 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.

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What year was X386 NWR registered?

X386 NWR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X386 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X386 NWR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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