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X445 NKO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,867 mi
Last recorded200,867 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX445 NKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 200,867 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 191,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 182,260 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 171,297 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 157,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 157,200 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 134,090 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 114,110 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 104,708 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 92,646 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 92,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 76,407 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges and perished.

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

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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X445 NKO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X445 NKO, 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 X445 NKO registered?

X445 NKO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X445 NKO safe to buy?

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