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X596 NGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,084 mi
Last recorded130,084 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 NGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 130,084 miles

Front brake discs worn (pads 3000 miles)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,877 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 93,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 90,735 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 90,735 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 87,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 84,102 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 81,043 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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X596 NGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X596 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 X596 NGJ registered?

X596 NGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 February 2001.

Is X596 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X596 NGJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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