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X585 NBM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

215,037 mi
Last recorded215,037 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX585 NBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 215,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 215,037 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2011 212,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills covered

Pass 16 Jul 2010 197,733 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 197,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear discs are corroded

o/s/f wiper blade is split

Fail 1 Jul 2009 181,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level low of maximum.

uneven wear nearside and offside front tyres.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 181,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level low of maximum.

uneven wear nearside and offside front tyres.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 164,535 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 164,535 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 140,667 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 140,666 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine oil level on minimum.

plastic tray fitted to underside of vehicle,not allowing full inspection.

plastic trims fitted to offside and nearside outer sill panels not allowing full inspection.

uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres.

uneven wear offside and nearside rear tyres,(stepped).

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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X585 NBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 X585 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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X585 NBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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