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X481 WTW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,835 mi
Last recorded162,835 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 162,835 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer joint deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 159,969 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak from nearside of gearbox

Pass 18 Mar 2011 157,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 139,649 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 139,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 122,199 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 99,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 74,153 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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X481 WTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X481 WTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X481 WTW registered?

X481 WTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X481 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X481 WTW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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