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X638 RCS

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

216,849 mi
Last recorded216,849 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX638 RCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2020 216,849 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust box unatatched (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box bracket broke exhaust come away from rest of system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 22 Feb 2019 212,826 miles

Nearside Front shocker worn

Offside Front shocker worn

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 212,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shocker worn

Offside Front shocker worn

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 208,112 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2018 208,111 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat floor area rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 205,104 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jan 2017 205,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 197,500 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 183,268 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 165,914 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)

rear tyre out of shape on inside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 147,584 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 129,874 miles

rear box some rust

Pass 5 Feb 2011 113,645 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 93,359 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 74,065 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 60,670 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 60,659 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 45,193 miles

small chip in top middle of windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,692 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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X638 RCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X638 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 X638 RCS registered?

X638 RCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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