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X656 OOY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX656 OOY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 95,182 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension lower arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected steering rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,962 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules corrodeed

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 93,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules corrodeed

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 92,056 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,791 miles

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,244 miles

EML on

Fail 28 Apr 2015 88,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML on

Pass 15 May 2014 84,885 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,175 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 84,173 miles

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

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

EML on

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,347 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 77,146 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,146 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,876 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,748 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,911 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,605 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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X656 OOY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X656 OOY, 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 X656 OOY registered?

X656 OOY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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