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X526 WNO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,408 mi
Last recorded148,408 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 WNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 148,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted & delaminating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 30 Jul 2019 142,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hole in lens / condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 142,193 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hole in lens / condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 10 Aug 2018 134,672 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2018 134,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 128,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water on lens (1.7.5a)

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

Underside of car rusted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 128,855 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded central floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water on lens (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 123,394 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch - CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light illuminated

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 123,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch - CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light illuminated

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,153 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre to rear exhaust join clamp loose

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,999 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 101,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s and o/s front tyre valves perished

n/s front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 10 Aug 2013 101,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s and o/s front tyre valves perished

n/s front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,026 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,418 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2010 76,783 miles

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

chip to screen

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 17 Aug 2009 72,574 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are worn

rear offside tyre is perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,911 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,793 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking on outside (195/60R15V)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,092 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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X526 WNO 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 75%.

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 X526 WNO, 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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X526 WNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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