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X858 LRT

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,242 mi
Last recorded111,242 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX858 LRT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 111,242 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

backing plates slightly corroded

engine light on

slight oil leak around gearbox engine

Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,919 miles

brake backing plates corroded

oil leaks on engine and g/box

slight rust around strut tops

suspension bushes worn

Fail 12 Oct 2021 106,916 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake backing plates corroded

mil on dash

oil leaks on engine and g/box

slight rust around strut tops

suspension bushes worn

Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,832 miles

2x front shockers rusty

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake backing plates corroded

n/s abs ring rusty

oil leaks

under body rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2020 104,832 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s and o/s rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

2x front shockers rusty

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake backing plates corroded

n/s abs ring rusty

oil leaks

under body rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2019 99,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

oil leak

plastic covers sills

slight exhaust blow

under body rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2019 99,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

oil leak

plastic covers sills

slight exhaust blow

under body rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2018 95,211 miles

2 x front suspension arm center bushes splitting slightly

2 x rear tyres worn on edges

Center and rear brake pipes rusty

brake backing covers rusty.

center to rear exhaust box rusty

oil leak

plastic covered sills

Fail 4 Oct 2018 95,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

2 x front suspension arm center bushes splitting slightly

2 x rear tyres worn on edges

Center and rear brake pipes rusty

oil leak

plastic covered sills

Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,164 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen

oil leak

plastic covered outer sills

under body rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,557 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,666 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,586 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 80,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,074 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,398 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,365 miles

slight fluid leak at front

Fail 24 Oct 2011 71,365 miles

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

slight fluid leak at front

Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 65,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,954 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,602 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,927 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,126 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,298 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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X858 LRT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X858 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 X858 LRT registered?

X858 LRT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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