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X811 AWE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,296 mi
Last recorded160,296 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX811 AWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 160,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 136,238 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 136,188 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 135,981 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 118,552 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 118,526 miles

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

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

outer walls or rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 114,137 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 108,469 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s/f fog light damaged.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 102,842 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 96,982 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 89,661 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 89,557 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 84,887 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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X811 AWE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X811 AWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X811 AWE registered?

X811 AWE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X811 AWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X811 AWE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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