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X629 RCS

2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,735 mi
Last recorded67,735 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo79,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX629 RCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,735 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,957 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 50,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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X629 RCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 79,866 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X629 RCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X629 RCS registered?

X629 RCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is X629 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X629 RCS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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