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X453 NWR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,755 mi
Last recorded68,755 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX453 NWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2011 68,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight flex on bulkhead near rack mounts

slight play in steering colum

Pass 21 Dec 2010 65,706 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,787 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 56,840 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 28 Dec 2007 54,061 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,322 miles

N/S/F TYER . N/S/R TYER NAIL IN IT . REPLACE NUMBER PLATE.

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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X453 NWR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X453 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 X453 NWR registered?

X453 NWR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X453 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X453 NWR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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