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X392 GBC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,783 mi
Last recorded106,783 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX392 GBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,783 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL ROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 103,100 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,725 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 101,725 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,067 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,220 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 90,691 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 90,691 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 83,699 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre has uneaven wear /inner edge

offside fron t floor has damage but not considered to be excessive

Pass 11 May 2009 74,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 70,980 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 70,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 63,460 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 63,450 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 57,051 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

minor damage to all alloy wheels

oil leak from rear of engine

rear no plate on rear two fitted on top of the other

Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,516 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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X392 GBC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 X392 GBC, 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 X392 GBC registered?

X392 GBC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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