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X788 NPO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,975 mi
Last recorded105,975 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX788 NPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 105,975 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,259 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 98,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine fault diagnostic dash warning light is illuminated-revs hunting between 2000 rpm-4000 rpm on co test.

severe corrosion on the rear suspension/brakes/subframe/silencer.monitor condition.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 98,030 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine fault diagnostic dash warning light is illuminated-revs hunting between 2000 rpm-4000 rpm on co test.

severe corrosion on the rear suspension/brakes/subframe/silencer.monitor condition.

Fail 30 Mar 2013 98,022 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 97,497 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 11,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front outer sidewall perished

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 96,772 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished in tread pattern

Pass 13 Mar 2010 95,313 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 94,914 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,654 miles

o/s+n/s/f wishbone centre bushes perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2007 91,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 78,474 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre. Slight fraying on both front seat belts. Slight rust build up on rear brake discs and some small stone chips on the windscreen.

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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X788 NPO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X788 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 X788 NPO registered?

X788 NPO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X788 NPO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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