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X698 KWP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,368 mi
Last recorded78,368 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 KWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2024 78,368 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 78,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 76,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 73,781 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 71,889 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,686 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,431 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,761 miles

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

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

all the brake flexi hose ferruls slightly corroded

both n/s & o/s rear discs corroded on the outer edge 10mm

n/s front disc corroded on the outer edge 10mm

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,972 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,568 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,101 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,175 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,168 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,956 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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X698 KWP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X698 KWP, 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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X698 KWP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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