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X472 WNO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,112 mi
Last recorded58,112 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 WNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,112 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,477 miles

both rear tyres have a nail in them each 205/50/16

Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,035 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 52,488 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,488 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf brake disc badly glazed

Fail 9 Jun 2009 46,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,344 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,000 miles

offside rear seat not checked due to child seat

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,963 miles

rear tyre walls damaged - recommend replacement

Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,745 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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X472 WNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X472 WNO, 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 X472 WNO registered?

X472 WNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X472 WNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X472 WNO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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