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X621 RCS

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,695 mi
Last recorded88,695 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX621 RCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,964 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 85,964 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,926 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,641 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,518 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 69,518 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,873 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 64,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,264 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,508 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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X621 RCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X621 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X621 RCS registered?

X621 RCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X621 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X621 RCS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X621 RCS have outstanding finance?

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