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X638 WBR

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,430 mi
Last recorded75,430 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX638 WBR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 75,430 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 75,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres on 2mm tread depth,centre seatbelt stalk surround damaged,wiper blades poor,rear registration plate in poor condition,

Pass 8 Jun 2007 67,717 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 60,303 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 31 May 2006 60,303 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WBR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X638 WBR, 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 WBR registered?

X638 WBR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X638 WBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X638 WBR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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