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X593 NGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,174 mi
Last recorded140,174 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX593 NGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 140,174 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle - both front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 140,174 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle - both front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 136,352 miles

Under floor corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2020 136,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Under floor corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2019 127,985 miles

Floorpan corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 123,678 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 117,110 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,413 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 111,413 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,220 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 107,107 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 102,611 miles

Cannot assess brake pipes as covered with grease

Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,312 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,940 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 87,560 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,667 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 74,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,115 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 67,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 63,506 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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X593 NGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X593 NGJ, 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 NGJ registered?

X593 NGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X593 NGJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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