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X857 KRD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,281 mi
Last recorded123,281 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX857 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 123,281 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 123,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 112,886 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 99,417 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 99,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 91,121 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2007 75,432 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm on inner tread

Fail 18 Jan 2007 75,432 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

offside front tyre 0n 1.6mmm

offside rear tyre 2mm on inner tread

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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X857 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X857 KRD, 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 X857 KRD registered?

X857 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X857 KRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X857 KRD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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