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X785 NPO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,703 mi
Last recorded177,703 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX785 NPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 177,703 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

fuel cap sealing ring perished

nearside rear brake disc faces corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 14 Mar 2014 177,703 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

fuel cap sealing ring perished

nearside rear brake disc faces corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 7 Mar 2013 162,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre tread depth low

Offside and nearside front suspension lower outer arm bushes weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 7 Mar 2013 162,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre tread depth low

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

Offside and nearside front suspension lower outer arm bushes weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Mar 2012 150,408 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 137,898 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 137,898 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 124,682 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 124,682 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 114,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 104,418 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 92,650 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

sligth corrosion to rear brake ferrules

slith daming around rear brake unions

some wear to rear number plate

Pass 18 Mar 2006 81,969 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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X785 NPO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 X785 NPO, 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 X785 NPO registered?

X785 NPO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X785 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X785 NPO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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