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X584 NBM

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,389 mi
Last recorded97,389 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX584 NBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,389 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 97,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,101 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,471 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 90,409 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,590 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges. (advise replacement)

nearside rear tyre has deflation damage to the inner sidewall.

offside rear tyre slightly cracked on sidewalls.

rear brake pads at the weat limit.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 84,546 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges. (advise replacement)

centre to front exhaust clamp corroded & insecure.

nearside rear tyre has deflation damage to the inner sidewall.

offside rear tyre slightly cracked on sidewalls.

rear brake pads at the weat limit.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slighly cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,660 miles

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

EML indicates a fault.

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to the sidewalls.

rear registration plate slightly faded.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,567 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,097 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,662 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 59,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,291 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,489 miles

bulkhead cracked and flexing at brake servo †near side rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,952 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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X584 NBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X584 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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X584 NBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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