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X859 ATD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

94,520 mi
Last recorded94,520 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 ATD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 94,520 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 91,644 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 88,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded behind splash guard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 81,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,135 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,764 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,934 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 70,931 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,542 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 62,539 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Straight arm middle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Straight arm middle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,773 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 59,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 58,795 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 58,795 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,169 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,905 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 30,162 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,366 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,961 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,318 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,644 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 50,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 48,160 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 48,160 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 45,972 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 45,972 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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X859 ATD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X859 ATD, 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 X859 ATD registered?

X859 ATD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X859 ATD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X859 ATD shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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