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X683 ANC

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,386 mi
Last recorded66,386 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX683 ANC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

rear engine mounting broken

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 14 Dec 2015 66,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

rear engine mounting broken

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Dec 2014 64,571 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,444 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 60,012 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,436 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,179 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,380 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 52,380 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,149 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 49,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,878 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 45,878 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,818 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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X683 ANC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X683 ANC, 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 X683 ANC registered?

X683 ANC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X683 ANC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X683 ANC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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