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X878 NSA

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,102 mi
Last recorded117,102 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 NSA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 117,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2013 117,102 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2012 111,451 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 111,446 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 104,133 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,706 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel filler neck clip missing

Pass 23 May 2009 61,289 miles

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

rear exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

Fail 23 May 2009 61,289 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

rear exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 53,266 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 53,263 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 40,171 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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X878 NSA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X878 NSA, 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 X878 NSA registered?

X878 NSA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X878 NSA safe to buy?

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