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X522 TKK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

204,664 mi
Last recorded204,664 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 TKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 204,664 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 204,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine Management Light stays on

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 181,238 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 164,053 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 21 Nov 2011 151,611 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Passenger door mirror surround missing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 142,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs slightly worn

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Passenger Door Mirror surround missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 125,709 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 106,453 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 87,314 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,364 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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X522 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X522 TKK, 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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X522 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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