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X593 NBM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,945 mi
Last recorded93,945 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX593 NBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 93,945 miles

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 93,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 89,676 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 85,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 80,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 76,395 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,793 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 72,791 miles

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

drivers side rear tyre wearing low

drivers side seat belt slow to retract

Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,036 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,247 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 34,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,973 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,656 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 27,656 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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X593 NBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X593 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 X593 NBM registered?

X593 NBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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