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X388 OGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,054 mi
Last recorded103,054 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 OGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,054 miles

Enhine has oil leek

Fail 31 Mar 2014 103,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Enhine has oil leek

Pass 26 Mar 2013 93,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,868 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 78,833 miles

Exhaust back box corroded/Detereorating

Front wiper blades poor

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 70,835 miles

N/S/R Tyre bold on inner edge and perished

O/S/R Shock weaping

Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,388 miles

Both number plates in poor conditon

N/S/R Tyre worn below 1,6mm on the inner egde

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

Pass 15 May 2007 54,146 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 46,424 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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X388 OGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X388 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 X388 OGO registered?

X388 OGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X388 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X388 OGO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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