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X713 UCV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,795 mi
Last recorded130,795 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX713 UCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2023 130,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 128,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake leaver n/s/r sticking slightly

mill lamp on

n/s and o/s rear arches corroded edges

Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,662 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mil lamp on

Fail 15 Mar 2021 126,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mil lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2020 122,955 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 117,688 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s floor drain bungs corroded around edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 112,830 miles

corrosion n/s an o/s front floor

Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,804 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Fail 19 Apr 2017 108,804 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,141 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,114 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 99,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,870 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 86,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,072 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,985 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,194 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,053 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 46,053 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,991 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,897 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X713 UCV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X713 UCV, 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 X713 UCV registered?

X713 UCV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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