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X827 MSL

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,335 mi
Last recorded96,335 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo86,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX827 MSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,335 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 96,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 92,950 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 92,948 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 84,509 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 75,578 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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X827 MSL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 86,034 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X827 MSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X827 MSL registered?

X827 MSL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X827 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X827 MSL shows 6 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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