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X543 UGC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,632 mi
Last recorded99,632 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,632 miles

some flexing in the bulkhead under steering load

the exhaust is deteriorated

the front suspension legs are quite corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 99,567 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

the exhaust is deteriorated

the front suspension legs are quite corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,057 miles

Front brake pads are over half worn.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,343 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 80,808 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,167 miles

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

Rear Tyres are worn on inner edges.

Small cut in offside front tyre wall.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,176 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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 61,455 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,285 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,146 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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X543 UGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 X543 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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X543 UGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X543 UGC safe to buy?

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