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X389 NWR

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,817 mi
Last recorded85,817 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 NWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,817 miles

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 12 Nov 2014 85,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 6 Nov 2013 79,844 miles

both rear brake hose ferules corroded

nearside front tyre wall badly crazed

Fail 6 Nov 2013 79,833 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1 Ltr engine oil added

both rear brake hose ferules corroded

nearside front tyre wall badly crazed

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 73,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,095 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,726 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,486 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 56,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,254 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 50,864 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,910 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 46,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,973 miles

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

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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X389 NWR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X389 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 X389 NWR registered?

X389 NWR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X389 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X389 NWR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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