MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,086 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear exhaust clamp corroded
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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.
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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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