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X466 WRG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

64,094 mi
Last recorded64,094 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX466 WRG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 64,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres perished

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,228 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 60,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,184 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 58,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2016 58,057 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,436 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,065 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,460 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,484 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 53,965 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,740 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,214 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 50,211 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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X466 WRG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 X466 WRG, 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 X466 WRG registered?

X466 WRG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X466 WRG safe to buy?

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