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X862 MSL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,002 mi
Last recorded80,002 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX862 MSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,431 miles

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm tread depth

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2012 77,431 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm tread depth

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 74,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 63,550 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,937 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 48,295 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,117 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 44,037 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front and offside rear flexible brake pipes,ferrules corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,386 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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X862 MSL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X862 MSL, 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 X862 MSL registered?

X862 MSL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X862 MSL safe to buy?

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