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X52 MFL

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,228 mi
Last recorded147,228 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX52 MFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 147,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre perished & cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2013 142,102 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

perish cracks to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2013 142,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

perish cracks to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 30 May 2012 139,744 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated but not blowing

Nearside rear tyres has 2 nails in it and is cracking in between tread

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2012 139,744 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated but not blowing

Nearside rear tyres has 2 nails in it and is cracking in between tread

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jun 2011 138,765 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 138,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 137,981 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 131,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 125,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 120,763 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 116,647 miles

tread wearing unevenly on both rear tyres

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X52 MFL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X52 MFL, 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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X52 MFL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 February 2001.

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