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X475 HVL

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,204 mi
Last recorded188,204 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX475 HVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 188,204 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 188,201 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 180,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 8 May 2013 174,128 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 166,348 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 160,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 153,140 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 153,140 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 141,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 130,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 118,783 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 117,013 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 103,802 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 103,802 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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X475 HVL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X475 HVL, 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 X475 HVL registered?

X475 HVL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X475 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X475 HVL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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