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X813 MSL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,767 mi
Last recorded108,767 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX813 MSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,767 miles

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring pan (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 105,594 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 105,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,065 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 101,065 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 95,535 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 95,535 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 90,264 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,136 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 85,136 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,692 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 75,212 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 75,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,354 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 69,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 63,574 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 58,138 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2004 44,418 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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X813 MSL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X813 MSL, 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 X813 MSL registered?

X813 MSL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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