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X476 HVL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,390 mi
Last recorded119,390 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX476 HVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 119,390 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 119,390 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads, outer pad fitted upside down

Pass 3 Feb 2009 109,367 miles

exhaust system corroding

front numberplate cracked

rear anti-roll bar corroding

rear silencer corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Jan 2008 105,883 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front suspension struts corroded

rear silencer corroded

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2007 102,249 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 96,386 miles

Rear Silencer Joint Clamp Corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2006 96,386 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Silencer Joint Clamp Corroded

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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X476 HVL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X476 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 X476 HVL registered?

X476 HVL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X476 HVL safe to buy?

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