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X403 XFX

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,606 mi
Last recorded152,606 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX403 XFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 152,606 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

fuel tank mounts corroded

screen cracked

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2014 152,606 miles

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

exhaust rear section corroded

fuel tank mounts corroded

screen cracked

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2013 151,436 miles

chip in screen

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

tank strap corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 151,425 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

chip in screen

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

tank strap corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 149,802 miles

surface corrosion to rear suspension

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

sweep mark in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2011 148,913 miles

front brake discs scored

near side rear coil spring corroded

rear brake discs scored

Fail 6 Jan 2011 148,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs scored

near side rear coil spring corroded

rear brake discs scored

Pass 12 Jan 2010 148,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 147,145 miles

Rear bumper insecure

body damage to n/s/r wing & wheel arch

o/s/f head lamp cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic over sills fitted

srs light constantly on

Fail 5 Aug 2008 147,142 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

body damage to n/s/r wing & wheel arch

o/s/f head lamp cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic over sills fitted

srs light constantly on

Fail 20 Jul 2007 141,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

airbag warning light on

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2007 141,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

airbag warning light on

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2006 136,818 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 136,818 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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X403 XFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X403 XFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X403 XFX registered?

X403 XFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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