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X432 ABV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,669 mi
Last recorded101,669 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX432 ABV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 101,669 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 98,717 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 96,123 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 93,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,793 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 88,760 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 85,471 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 85,469 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,811 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 82,811 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 79,893 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 79,893 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,149 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 77,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre small cut in sidewall not showing any cords.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 71,020 miles

Nearside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 55,405 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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X432 ABV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X432 ABV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X432 ABV registered?

X432 ABV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X432 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X432 ABV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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