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X776 AFH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,077 mi
Last recorded102,077 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX776 AFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 102,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 98,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2013 98,349 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2012 93,624 miles

FLEX IN STEERING RACK MOUNTS/BULKHEAD

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

damage to o/s of front bumper

n/s/f tyre slightly worn inner edge

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s registration plate light slightly dim

parking brake lever comes up high

rear brake pads 1/2 worn

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 4 Jan 2012 93,624 miles

FLEX IN STEERING RACK MOUNTS/BULKHEAD

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

damage to o/s of front bumper

n/s/f tyre slightly worn inner edge

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s registration plate light slightly dim

parking brake lever comes up high

rear brake pads 1/2 worn

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,603 miles

Offside mirror damage

Offside rear damaged

Rear number plate slight deteriorate

Pass 7 Jan 2010 85,160 miles

Nearside repeater lamp slight damaged

Offside mirror slight damaged(the glass crack)

Offside rear body slightly damaged

Rear exhaust box joint clamp excessive corroded

fant belt slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slight deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2010 85,160 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside repeater lamp slight damaged

Offside mirror slight damaged(the glass crack)

Offside rear body slightly damaged

fant belt slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slight deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2009 78,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate security poor

n /s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated & unevan wear

o/s/f seat belt retracting mecanism "lazy/slow"

parking brake lever comes up high

Fail 7 Jan 2009 78,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front registration plate security poor

n /s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated & unevan wear

o/s/f seat belt retracting mecanism "lazy/slow"

parking brake lever comes up high

Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,761 miles

Driver seatbell slightly deteriorated

Nearside indecator repeater slightly damaged

Offside rear shock damp with fluid

Pass 9 Jan 2007 63,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake disc's worn

n/s wing repeator repaired

n/s/r tyre wall cut

o/s/r tyre wall slightly deteroirated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2005 56,208 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to the o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

o/s mirror backing missing

o/s mirror is cracked

o/s wing repeator repair

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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X776 AFH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X776 AFH, 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 X776 AFH registered?

X776 AFH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X776 AFH safe to buy?

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