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X494 MBM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,633 mi
Last recorded127,633 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 MBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 127,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2024 107,452 miles

Exhaust shield loose middle section Exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2023 100,117 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 96,886 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 95,252 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 94,713 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,996 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,124 miles

n/s/f track control arm bush worn

rear tyres wearing inside uneven

Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,073 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,492 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,502 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,999 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,194 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,234 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 60,286 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,379 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,583 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,880 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,684 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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X494 MBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X494 MBM, 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 X494 MBM registered?

X494 MBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 2001.

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