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X592 NBM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,779 mi
Last recorded82,779 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX592 NBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,779 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,134 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front shock absorbers starting to corrode

near side rear brake discs corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2010 71,209 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

engine warning lamp on

exhaust heat shield at rear loose

front shock absorbers starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,185 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 50,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,515 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,407 miles

bulkhead cracked and flexing at brake servo †rear tail box clamp rusted away †rear brake pads very low o.s.r

Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,145 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 32,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X592 NBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X592 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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What year was X592 NBM registered?

X592 NBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 2001.

Is X592 NBM safe to buy?

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