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X715 VWV

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,845 mi
Last recorded147,845 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX715 VWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 147,845 miles

Advise clamp missing on rear exhaust

Pass 28 Nov 2014 139,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 117,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked in outer edge. 205/50.r16.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 116,917 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked in outer edge. 205/50.r16.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 91,254 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 91,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 77,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 73,397 miles

advise rear box to middle section clamp heavily corroded borderline pass on m o t not blowing at time of test reccommend replacement a s a p

Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,361 miles

advise front brake pads app 60 percent worn

advise middle to rear exhaust clamp heavily corrodeed

advise turbo bearing a little noisey on smoke test

Pass 28 Nov 2008 66,457 miles

headlamp switch stiff to turn whilst operating external lights

Pass 6 Dec 2007 61,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 59,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 55,080 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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X715 VWV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X715 VWV, 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 X715 VWV registered?

X715 VWV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X715 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X715 VWV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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