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X787 UOL

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,222 mi
Last recorded144,222 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX787 UOL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 144,222 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coil spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear spare wheel corroded and holed

outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 4 Jan 2022 144,222 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coil spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear spare wheel corroded and holed

outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 17 Dec 2020 135,679 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak at engine

spare wheel /boot floor holed and corroded

suspect wear at o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 11 Dec 2020 135,563 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak at engine

spare wheel /boot floor holed and corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 128,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 124,182 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 120,729 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED. O/S/F TRACK ROD END DUST COVER INSECURE

Fail 15 Aug 2017 120,729 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED. O/S/F TRACK ROD END DUST COVER INSECURE

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 5 Mar 2015 112,834 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 5 Mar 2015 112,834 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 13 Mar 2014 108,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,806 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 99,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 94,665 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 94,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,710 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 86,714 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 79,340 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 79,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 65,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,879 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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X787 UOL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X787 UOL, 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 X787 UOL registered?

X787 UOL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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