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X643 KET

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,318 mi
Last recorded101,318 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX643 KET
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 101,318 miles

drivers front spring broken at base

Pass 28 Nov 2011 97,471 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 94,197 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 87,027 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 81,476 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,009 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 68,777 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 68,771 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2005 57,251 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 57,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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X643 KET is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X643 KET, 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 X643 KET registered?

X643 KET is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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