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X452 NWR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,490 mi
Last recorded134,490 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX452 NWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 134,490 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 134,488 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 134,150 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wing in a dry rusty condition

front brake discs back plates corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2021 132,451 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable slight frayed rusty strip all brake slight low on effort n/s/r STRONG ADVISE SERVICE ALL BACK BRAKES (1.1.15 (a))

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses all springs sup rubbers all dry rusty clean wax oil grease preventive maintanace does work ADVISORY ONLY

Fail 7 Dec 2021 132,451 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable slight frayed rusty strip all brake slight low on effort n/s/r STRONG ADVISE SERVICE ALL BACK BRAKES (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE NEW BULB (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses all springs sup rubbers all dry rusty clean wax oil grease preventive maintanace does work ADVISORY ONLY

Pass 5 Dec 2020 131,019 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and centre floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear floor to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wax oil needed

Pass 21 Jun 2019 127,107 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive look into inner wheel arch has rust strong advise could turn into hole grind back and investigate now BOTH INNER TO OUTER SILLS ALSO LOOK WEAK BEHIND PLASTIC COVER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair STRIP CHECK ALL REAR BRAKES O/S/R HAND BRAKE GRABBING SNATCHING STRIP CHECK ALL REAR BRAKES NOW (1.2.1 (c))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BEHIND ALL SILL COVERS LOOK RUSTY WEAK STRIP CHECK HAS GENERAL METAL FATIGUE THROUGH OUT WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS CHASSI SILLS

Fail 21 Jun 2019 127,107 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive look into inner wheel arch has rust strong advise could turn into hole grind back and investigate now BOTH INNER TO OUTER SILLS ALSO LOOK WEAK BEHIND PLASTIC COVER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair STRIP CHECK ALL REAR BRAKES O/S/R HAND BRAKE GRABBING SNATCHING STRIP CHECK ALL REAR BRAKES NOW (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BEHIND ALL SILL COVERS LOOK RUSTY WEAK STRIP CHECK HAS GENERAL METAL FATIGUE THROUGH OUT WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS CHASSI SILLS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 124,664 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 122,703 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis drain point across chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 122,111 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides floor panels slight corrosion

wax oil needed

Pass 22 Jun 2015 121,429 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK NEEDS DOING NOW

Fail 22 Jun 2015 121,429 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK NEEDS DOING NOW

Pass 12 Jun 2014 120,540 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 118,859 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 116,277 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 116,277 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 115,044 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 113,304 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 109,777 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 106,448 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 103,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 97,496 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 92,626 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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X452 NWR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X452 NWR, 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 X452 NWR registered?

X452 NWR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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