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X706 UOW

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,956 mi
Last recorded165,956 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX706 UOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 165,956 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 156,563 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 147,232 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 138,377 miles

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

both front brake discs are excessively corroded on outer edges but are efficient on roller brake test

Pass 11 Mar 2011 138,377 miles

both front brake discs are excessively corroded on outer edges but are efficient on roller brake test

Pass 30 Mar 2010 132,070 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 122,096 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 122,087 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 118,319 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 108,896 miles

rear gearbox mounting broken / split. slight play in o/s/f/ rack end

Fail 15 Nov 2007 108,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear gearbox mounting broken / split. slight play in o/s/f/ rack end

Pass 11 Oct 2006 95,087 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 82,052 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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X706 UOW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X706 UOW, 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 X706 UOW registered?

X706 UOW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X706 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X706 UOW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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