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X746 AWE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,199 mi
Last recorded122,199 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX746 AWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 122,199 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 122,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 121,710 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box clamp missing

front brake discs wor and corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

tyres on rear axle different size to fronts

Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,279 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 99,282 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT PROPERLY CHECKED DUE TO CHILDS SEAT

STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT UP AND DOWN

Fail 2 Mar 2009 99,282 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT PROPERLY CHECKED DUE TO CHILDS SEAT

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

STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT UP AND DOWN

Fail 22 Feb 2008 91,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,861 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 83,112 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 73,836 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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X746 AWE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X746 AWE, 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 X746 AWE registered?

X746 AWE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X746 AWE safe to buy?

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