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X556 NLB

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,086 mi
Last recorded120,086 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 NLB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2014 120,086 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 120,086 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 117,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,188 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 114,645 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 110,570 miles

corrosion around rear tow bracket fixings

corrosion at top of rear coil spring locators

handbrake travel is high

offside front seat belt is slow to retract

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust clamp is corroded and broken

Fail 28 Mar 2011 110,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion around rear tow bracket fixings

corrosion at top of rear coil spring locators

handbrake travel is high

offside front seat belt is slow to retract

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust clamp is corroded and broken

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 19 Jan 2010 104,332 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 104,332 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Pass 11 Dec 2008 95,370 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 12 Dec 2007 86,541 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 76,451 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 71,114 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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X556 NLB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X556 NLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X556 NLB?

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What year was X556 NLB registered?

X556 NLB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X556 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X556 NLB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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