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X778 XJO

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,866 mi
Last recorded116,866 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 XJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 116,866 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 101,592 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 101,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 101,430 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ECU engine warning lamp illuminated

Fail 31 Jan 2013 98,779 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)

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

engine management light illuminated .

Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,779 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)

engine management light illuminated .

Pass 6 Feb 2012 94,307 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 88,586 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 88,586 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 81,136 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside and nearside outer silles as fitted covers

Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,568 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

the o/s steering rack mounting/prescribed area is flexing considerably when the steering is rocked but due to covers it is not clear if the bulkhead is fractured !!!

Fail 28 Jan 2009 71,550 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

the o/s steering rack mounting/prescribed area is flexing considerably when the steering is rocked but due to covers it is not clear if the bulkhead is fractured !!!

Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,448 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 60,949 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 55,382 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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X778 XJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X778 XJO, 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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X778 XJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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