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X835 NPO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,839 mi
Last recorded206,839 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX835 NPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 206,839 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 206,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 199,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 199,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 190,682 miles

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

chips in windscreen

front suspention bushes slightly deteriated

rear brake ferulles slightly corroded

rear seat belts not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 190,682 miles

chips in windscreen

front suspention bushes slightly deteriated

rear brake ferulles slightly corroded

rear seat belts not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2010 181,189 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 181,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 171,473 miles

front no plate cracked

engine oil low

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 162,310 miles

osr tyre worn inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2007 150,047 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 138,586 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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X835 NPO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X835 NPO, 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 X835 NPO registered?

X835 NPO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X835 NPO shows 12 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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