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X795 HEU

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,801 mi
Last recorded84,801 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX795 HEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2013 84,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 84,801 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,669 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 77,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc's appear to look worn

Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,015 miles

All tyres are worn and becoming close to minimum tread depth.

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 73,015 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

All tyres are worn and becoming close to minimum tread depth.

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,638 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,478 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,596 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 58,596 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,885 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 41,901 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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X795 HEU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X795 HEU, 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 X795 HEU registered?

X795 HEU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X795 HEU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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