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X658 OOY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,172 mi
Last recorded95,172 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX658 OOY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,172 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine mountain worn.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 4 Feb 2017 95,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine mountain worn.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 86,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 86,031 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2015 74,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 74,319 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 67,399 miles

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

Oil leak

engin light on

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,660 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pads appear low

nsf tyre wearing low on inner tread

osf and nsf wiper blades slightly split but clearing screen ok

osf tyre wearing low on inner tread

Fail 30 Jan 2013 64,660 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

front brake pads appear low

nsf tyre wearing low on inner tread

osf and nsf wiper blades slightly split but clearing screen ok

osf tyre wearing low on inner tread

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,367 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 44,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,570 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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X658 OOY 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 69.2%.

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 X658 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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X658 OOY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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