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X754 AWE

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,060 mi
Last recorded182,060 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX754 AWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 182,060 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 179,442 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 177,485 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 174,387 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 174,341 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 165,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 165,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 153,957 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 153,957 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 142,478 miles

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

lower engine-bay cover fitted

rear gearbox rubber mount splitting

Pass 16 Aug 2007 130,883 miles

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

abs light stays on

rear exhaust clampmissing but corroded together and secure also not blowing

warning light on but do not know what it does it is not pad thickness or fluid levels?

Fail 14 Aug 2007 130,883 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust rusted together and not blowing or insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2006 127,414 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 127,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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X754 AWE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X754 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.

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What year was X754 AWE registered?

X754 AWE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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