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X728 FGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,559 mi
Last recorded207,559 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX728 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 207,559 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 188,310 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)

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

damage to n /s headlight

Pass 11 Jan 2013 179,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp stays on

n/s headlamp has stone chip

o/s/r wheel arch has some corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2012 171,028 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 171,028 miles

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

n/s headlamp has stone chip

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)

o/s/r wheel arch has some corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2011 163,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 155,746 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 22 Jan 2009 147,099 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 147,096 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s headlight chip to glass

n/s/f tyre wall damage

o/s/f seat belt poor condtion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2008 134,763 miles

centre section /rear section exhaust joint clamp corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on very inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2007 120,918 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 120,911 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2006 108,315 miles

rear discs outer faces in poor condition

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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X728 FGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 X728 FGO, 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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X728 FGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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