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X442 DDM

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,993 mi
Last recorded88,993 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX442 DDM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,993 miles

Oil leak

Various aeas corrosion noted

Fail 13 Mar 2015 88,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant & engine oil levels low

Oil leak

Various aeas corrosion noted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,985 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,628 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 78,628 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 74,977 miles

both front shock absorber outer casing corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2010 70,081 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 70,081 miles

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

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

Handbrake efforts 'Gbrabbing'.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,274 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,946 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,444 miles

nearside rear tyre on limits

offside rear tyre on limits

Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,698 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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X442 DDM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X442 DDM, 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 X442 DDM registered?

X442 DDM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X442 DDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X442 DDM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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