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X574 NBM

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,388 mi
Last recorded180,388 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX574 NBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 180,388 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 180,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2015 165,549 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 154,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L warning lamp indicating a fault

Pass 22 Feb 2013 144,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 139,230 miles

Exhaust deteriorated at the rear but not considered excessive

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre perished 205/50 R16

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 139,148 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated at the rear but not considered excessive

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre perished 205/50 R16

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 132,017 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 132,017 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S parking brake lever at the brake partially seized, very minimal movement

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 125,567 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 125,567 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 117,201 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 117,201 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 109,014 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 98,648 miles

snow on underside

Pass 22 Feb 2006 88,540 miles

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

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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X574 NBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X574 NBM, 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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X574 NBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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