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X772 HEU

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,801 mi
Last recorded175,801 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX772 HEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 175,801 miles

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 175,801 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 168,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 168,117 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back one (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 163,673 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 160,491 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 160,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 153,890 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 150,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 150,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 147,572 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 147,572 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 142,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 142,246 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 139,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 135,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 130,402 miles

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

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 22 Jul 2008 125,770 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 118,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 109,586 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 94,300 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X772 HEU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X772 HEU, 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 X772 HEU registered?

X772 HEU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X772 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X772 HEU shows 21 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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