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X511 MBM

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,747 mi
Last recorded110,747 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX511 MBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2015 110,747 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 110,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 102,319 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 95,079 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 89,579 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 89,579 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,944 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 83,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 74,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,241 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 70,241 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,687 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 52,362 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 52,362 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X511 MBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X511 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X511 MBM registered?

X511 MBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X511 MBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X511 MBM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X511 MBM have outstanding finance?

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