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X833 XPW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,765 mi
Last recorded148,765 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX833 XPW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 148,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 148,765 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure 2x hose clips missing (7.2.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 147,581 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 147,311 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 147,309 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2011 146,405 miles

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

advise both front shocker casings corroded

advise exhaust heat shield slightly deteriated

advise oil low

advise rear discs pitted + corroded

advise rear engine mount deteriated

Fail 15 Jul 2011 146,405 miles

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

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

advise both front shocker casings corroded

advise exhaust heat shield slightly deteriated

advise oil low

advise rear discs pitted + corroded

advise rear engine mount deteriated

Fail 19 Feb 2010 143,799 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 143,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 141,533 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 141,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 133,352 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 133,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 118,603 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 118,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 108,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X833 XPW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X833 XPW, 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 X833 XPW registered?

X833 XPW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X833 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X833 XPW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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