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X463 UPK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,054 mi
Last recorded132,054 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX463 UPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 132,054 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged insucure (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 128,487 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 127,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 125,078 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 125,052 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,136 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 110,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 109,873 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

covers fitted to both outer sill members

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter small leak of grease from clip

rear exhaust box rusty/1 x rubber mount missing/ and clamp missing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 104,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise nearside front wiper blade

covers fitted to both outer sill members

offside front tyre splits on outer wall and tread pattern

offside rear tyre splits to outer wall

small leak of grease from offside inner drive shaft gaiter

Fail 5 Apr 2013 103,825 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise nearside front wiper blade

covers fitted to both outer sill members

offside front tyre splits on outer wall and tread pattern

offside rear tyre splits to outer wall

small leak of grease from offside inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 4 Apr 2012 99,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 97,670 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 95,835 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 90,739 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 85,174 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 77,295 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 67,062 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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X463 UPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X463 UPK, 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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X463 UPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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