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X843 NPO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,725 mi
Last recorded130,725 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX843 NPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 130,725 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 127,636 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 122,051 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 117,687 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 105,309 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 90,917 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 90,917 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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X843 NPO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X843 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.

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What year was X843 NPO registered?

X843 NPO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X843 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X843 NPO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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