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X642 AFH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,540 mi
Last recorded137,540 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX642 AFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 137,540 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to bulk head (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering offside of bulk head underneath steering rack mounting (6.1.A.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer deteirioated

Pass 30 Jul 2015 129,389 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 120,740 miles

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

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 120,740 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 111,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 103,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 93,754 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 83,267 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 72,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,163 miles

both rear tyres worn un-even on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,244 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers side front wing mirror cover slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,978 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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X642 AFH 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 X642 AFH, 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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X642 AFH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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