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X481 WNO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,271 mi
Last recorded103,271 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 WNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,271 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 103,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 101,451 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 101,451 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,317 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 98,824 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 98,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,962 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 97,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,056 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 96,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,367 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,272 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 88,272 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 83,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,963 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,865 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,348 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 72,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,183 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,596 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 66,596 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,574 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,306 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 59,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,837 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,513 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,105 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X481 WNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X481 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 X481 WNO registered?

X481 WNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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