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X801 ONH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,543 mi
Last recorded90,543 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX801 ONH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,543 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 90,543 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

MAJOR OIL LEAK POSSABLE FIRE HAZARD

Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,975 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,309 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 77,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre wearing on edge

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2014 77,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2013 73,234 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 73,234 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 68,755 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Nov 2012 68,755 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Nov 2011 64,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 64,831 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 60,104 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,505 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,109 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,673 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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X801 ONH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X801 ONH, 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 X801 ONH registered?

X801 ONH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X801 ONH safe to buy?

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