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X699 WFC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,384 mi
Last recorded75,384 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX699 WFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,384 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

m nearside front mudflap loose

main beam tell tail on dash not working

nearside handbrake slow to read and reach maxium

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

steering slight movements at bulk head

Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

m nearside front mudflap loose

main beam tell tail on dash not working

nearside handbrake slow to read and reach maxium

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

steering slight movements at bulk head

Fail 19 Aug 2009 69,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S FRONT TYRE-WALL CUT & DEEP. Thanx.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 69,220 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE-WALL CUT & DEEP. Thanx.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,141 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,615 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 54,621 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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X699 WFC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X699 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 X699 WFC registered?

X699 WFC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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