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X744 WKH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

210,939 mi
Last recorded210,939 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX744 WKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2017 210,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 210,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

corrosion on underneath of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2016 205,433 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear floor corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 198,550 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2015 198,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2014 193,857 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

cut in offside trye outer sidewall.not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 8 May 2013 188,138 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 179,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

crack in windscreen at nearside.

offside front and rear indicator bulbs becoming white.

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded, no sharp edges exposed.

outer casing of exhaust rear silencer corroded, not holed.

steering lock not working when key removed.

tread worn lumpy on inner edge of both rear tyres.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 179,853 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

crack in windscreen at nearside.

offside front and rear indicator bulbs becoming white.

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded, no sharp edges exposed.

outer casing of exhaust rear silencer corroded, not holed.

steering lock not working when key removed.

tread worn lumpy on inner edge of both rear tyres.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 171,307 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 171,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 162,755 miles

Number plates starting to deteriorate

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 162,755 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Number plates starting to deteriorate

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 156,289 miles

advise rear brake hose ferruls starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 156,287 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise rear brake hose ferruls starting to corrode.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 149,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 149,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 138,740 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 138,740 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 131,265 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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X744 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X744 WKH, 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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X744 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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