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X538 UGC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,989 mi
Last recorded101,989 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 101,989 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 101,989 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 91,152 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 80,594 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L ON

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 72,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L ON

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,171 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,500 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2010 63,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,254 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,639 miles

nearside front tyre is perishing on sidewall

nearside front tyre is wearing inner edge

offside front tyre is starting to perish on sidewall

offside front tyre is wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,730 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 49,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,488 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 44,488 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 40,648 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 40,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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X538 UGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X538 UGC, 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 X538 UGC registered?

X538 UGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X538 UGC safe to buy?

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