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X736 CBT

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,168 mi
Last recorded106,168 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX736 CBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 106,168 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 99,431 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 97,982 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 90,655 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 90,655 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 73,051 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 73,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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X736 CBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X736 CBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X736 CBT registered?

X736 CBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X736 CBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X736 CBT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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