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X693 WFC

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,715 mi
Last recorded162,715 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX693 WFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 162,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 155,644 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 149,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 144,513 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 138,783 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 128,903 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 128,843 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 117,638 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 117,638 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 103,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,058 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,126 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to detiorate

small cuts in nearside front outer tyre wall

Fail 26 Jun 2009 84,126 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to detiorate

small cuts in nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,419 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,777 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 54,838 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2006 54,838 miles

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

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

oil leak

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X693 WFC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X693 WFC, 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 X693 WFC registered?

X693 WFC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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