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X837 OEG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,177 mi
Last recorded138,177 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX837 OEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2023 138,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable inner bush on arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise engine noise oil flickered on at end of test on idle

advise imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 29 May 2020 136,571 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 135,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,370 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 119,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 119,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2013 109,742 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 96,382 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 90,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 84,374 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 76,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 71,561 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 63,688 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 55,953 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,750 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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X837 OEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X837 OEG, 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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X837 OEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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