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X59 EEW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,524 mi
Last recorded155,524 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 EEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 155,524 miles

Front tyres 205/50x16. Rear tyres 205/55x16

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 155,519 miles

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

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

Front tyres 205/50x16. Rear tyres 205/55x16

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fuel tank breather pipe clip missing

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Pass 1 May 2014 136,406 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wrong size but same across the axel

Fail 1 May 2014 136,406 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wrong size but same across the axel

Pass 16 Mar 2013 118,728 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 118,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 103,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear disks slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 103,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear disks slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,421 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,023 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,818 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,206 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X59 EEW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 X59 EEW, 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 X59 EEW registered?

X59 EEW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X59 EEW safe to buy?

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