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X616 KET

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,152 mi
Last recorded119,152 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX616 KET
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 119,152 miles

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

deterioration on front number plate

front fog lamps damaged and not working

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2014 114,038 miles

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

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

deterioration on rear exhaust

front fog lamp damaged also not working

n/s rear road wheel damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,038 miles

deterioration on rear exhaust

front fog lamp damaged also not working

n/s rear road wheel damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2013 96,303 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear road wheel slightly damaged but i would advise replacement.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 96,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear road wheel slightly damaged but i would advise replacement.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,669 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge also have deterioration inbetween treads

slight leak from front exhaust flexable pipe

Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,202 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)

wear in both front brake disc

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,041 miles

righr rear tyre cracking on outer edge,

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,846 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,121 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,617 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,123 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 25,449 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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X616 KET is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X616 KET, 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 X616 KET registered?

X616 KET is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X616 KET safe to buy?

The MOT history for X616 KET shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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