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X411 FVA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,233 mi
Last recorded114,233 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX411 FVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 114,233 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,451 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 110,702 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 110,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 107,243 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 107,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 101,819 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 101,411 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 97,145 miles

advanced handbrake travel

Fail 2 Dec 2008 97,145 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advanced handbrake travel

Pass 3 Dec 2007 93,400 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,510 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 90,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2006 78,084 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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X411 FVA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X411 FVA, 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 X411 FVA registered?

X411 FVA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X411 FVA safe to buy?

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