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X789 NPO

2001 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,331 mi
Last recorded112,331 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 NPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 112,331 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 107,814 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 107,814 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front 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 24 Sep 2013 105,082 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 101,171 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 98,662 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2010 96,368 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 91,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 89,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 79,392 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 71,530 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 64,514 miles

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

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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X789 NPO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 X789 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 X789 NPO registered?

X789 NPO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X789 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X789 NPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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