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X523 TKK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,921 mi
Last recorded119,921 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 TKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 119,921 miles

Exhaust system corrded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 119,614 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres inner edge wearing thin

Exhaust system corrded

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 104,136 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,534 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 93,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly damaged/bent - windscreen still cleared

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 70,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,408 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,852 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,422 miles

offside and nearside front track control arm outer bushes have play starting to become exessive

Pass 8 Nov 2008 29,163 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,745 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,680 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 20,722 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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X523 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X523 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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What year was X523 TKK registered?

X523 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is X523 TKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X523 TKK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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