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X58 NGN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,753 mi
Last recorded157,753 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX58 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 157,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake travel getting high

Pass 4 Jan 2022 146,148 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slight wear inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 135,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose but still secure.

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded. outer skin.

Pass 27 Dec 2019 127,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat loose shield but still secure.

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition (corroded)

brake fluid poor condition.

cover sills fitted (inspection)

power steering pipe slightly damp.

power steering rack bushes worn (rack movement detected).

Fail 27 Dec 2019 127,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat loose shield but still secure.

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition (corroded)

brake fluid poor condition.

cover sills fitted (inspection)

power steering pipe slightly damp.

power steering rack bushes worn (rack movement detected).

Pass 19 Dec 2018 114,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 103,161 miles

Front nearside & offside tyre(s) wearing on edge (s

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit advise adjustment (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,356 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 95,295 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,506 miles

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2014 79,678 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,796 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,748 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 70,881 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 67,629 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 63,784 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2008 60,596 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 54,802 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 48,635 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 40,599 miles

both rear tyres are worn on rear edges

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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X58 NGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X58 NGN, 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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X58 NGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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