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X397 ABD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,000 mi
Last recorded86,000 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 ABD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 86,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 85,995 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 85,875 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 85,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,056 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 74,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,077 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,646 miles

Front bumper loose on nearside (but secure)

Pass 20 Mar 2019 52,516 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,545 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,433 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,113 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 48,897 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,457 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,820 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 44,114 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,266 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,141 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,013 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,597 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,340 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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X397 ABD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X397 ABD, 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 X397 ABD registered?

X397 ABD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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