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X704 HFU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX704 HFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017
Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,489 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 68,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 64,393 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,730 miles

Driver's seat belt very slow to retract.

Front tyres 185-65-15. Rear tyres 205-60-15.

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in tread.

Slight oil weep from camcover nearside front.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,026 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,620 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 44,377 miles

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

Snow tyres fitted to front.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,747 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,710 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 26,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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X704 HFU 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 78.6%.

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 X704 HFU, 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 X704 HFU registered?

X704 HFU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X704 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X704 HFU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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