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X633 LPV

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,112 mi
Last recorded132,112 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX633 LPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 132,112 miles

Exhaust manifold heatshield insucure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside headlamp glass holed slight condensation

Nearside rear tyre slightly cut on inner sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 132,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre exhaust heatshield insucure

Exhaust front clamp corroding

Exhaust manifold heatshield insucure

Exhaust rear clamp missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside headlamp glass holed slight condensation

Nearside rear tyre slightly cut on inner sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 120,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing badley on inner edge of tread

Oil leak

Rear exhaust pipe clamp corroded

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 107,206 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread & worn close to limit

Exhaust clamps corroding

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 94,129 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 94,114 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 82,582 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 82,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 71,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 64,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,190 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 57,216 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 48,859 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,076 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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X633 LPV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol 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 X633 LPV, 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 X633 LPV registered?

X633 LPV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X633 LPV safe to buy?

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