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X889 NSA

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,932 mi
Last recorded97,932 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX889 NSA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 97,637 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing exhaust corroded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 97,258 miles

brake discs corroding

door mirror broken but still visible to rear

Fail 18 Feb 2020

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake discs corroding

door mirror broken but still visible to rear

Pass 31 May 2018 95,816 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2017 94,938 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,908 miles

All road springs corroded

Front discs worn

Handbrake high

Minor exhaust leak

N/S and O/S front shockers rusty

Os mirror damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2016 90,743 miles

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

All road springs corroded

Engine cover fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside mirror glass damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2014 84,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 May 2014 84,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,502 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crack in windscreen outside swept area

front struts corroded

rear box corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 78,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 78,850 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 77,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 71,183 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,649 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 63,365 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 63,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2006 51,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 51,437 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 46,622 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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X889 NSA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X889 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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X889 NSA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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