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X617 RCS

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,226 mi
Last recorded116,226 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 RCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 116,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 105,796 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 105,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge - flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure friction material come away from pad (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 100,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 93,440 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,154 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,403 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,047 miles

Fornt wheel alignment appears to be badly out

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 6 Jun 2011 73,088 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,159 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,517 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 63,517 miles

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

R/O/S brake disc showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,217 miles

R/N/ tyre is on 1.6mm

Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,712 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,354 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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X617 RCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X617 RCS, 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 X617 RCS registered?

X617 RCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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