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X823 GJF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,307 mi
Last recorded158,307 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX823 GJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 158,307 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

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

rear silencer clamp missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 150,961 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

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

rear foot brake performance low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 147,552 miles

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

fuel tank breather hose clip broken

nearside rear tyre out of shape,offside front worn on inner

rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 25 May 2012 135,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in both front inner wings

corrosion in n/s/f floor

corrosion in o/s/f floor

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 135,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in both front inner wings

corrosion in n/s/f floor

corrosion in o/s/f floor

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 107,255 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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 26 May 2010 75,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,484 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking, but not down to cords

Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyre walls perished

Fail 7 Jan 2009 46,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 43,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 38,691 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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X823 GJF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X823 GJF, 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 X823 GJF registered?

X823 GJF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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