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X453 WTW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,247 mi
Last recorded94,247 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber weak

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,261 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front shock absorber weak

Fail 5 Mar 2019 93,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,039 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner part of tyre tread

Fail 22 Feb 2018 91,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner part of tyre tread

Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,334 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,393 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,428 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,909 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,310 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,456 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,486 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,946 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,616 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,486 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 51,964 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 51,964 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 44,848 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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X453 WTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X453 WTW, 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 X453 WTW registered?

X453 WTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X453 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X453 WTW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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