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X748 CBT

2001 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,814 mi
Last recorded212,814 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 CBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 212,814 miles

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch, no sharp edges

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2010 204,436 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 204,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

o/s wiper linkage worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

securing clip for fuel tank breather pipe broken

Pass 18 Dec 2009 184,523 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 184,523 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 168,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres misshaped

nearside front fog lenze broken

Fail 16 Oct 2008 168,224 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres misshaped

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heatshield insecure

nearside front fog lenze broken

Pass 20 Feb 2007 134,536 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 134,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 116,352 miles

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

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

advise rear exaust clamp corroded and rear exaust heat shield insecure

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X748 CBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in White 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 X748 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.

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What year was X748 CBT registered?

X748 CBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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