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X857 LRT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,445 mi
Last recorded138,445 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX857 LRT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 138,445 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 134,624 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 131,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 126,882 miles

offside front chassis rail corroded

both front inner wheel arch area corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 121,469 miles

offside front chassis leg corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 121,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 116,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 116,230 miles

Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 115,994 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

n/s o/s chassis corroded

n/s o/s floors corroded

n/s/f inner wheelarch corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 115,990 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

n/s o/s chassis corroded

n/s o/s floors corroded

n/s/f inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 114,677 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 112,552 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 108,678 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust mount loose but exhaust still supported

small chips in w/screen zone a

Pass 16 Jan 2014 108,678 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust mount loose but exhaust still supported

small chips in w/screen zone a

Pass 22 Jan 2013 105,376 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Minor corrosion to passenger floor area.

N/S front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

N/S/R brake disc corroded.

N/S/R brake starting to bind when turned by hand.

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 99,902 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 93,718 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 88,173 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 80,970 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 73,711 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 73,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 66,078 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,616 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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X857 LRT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 X857 LRT, 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 X857 LRT registered?

X857 LRT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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