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X893 KRD

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,217 mi
Last recorded83,217 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX893 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 83,217 miles

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

n/s front and o/s front suspension struts corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 83,193 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 83,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,124 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,084 miles

Central Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, (5.3.2 (b))

Front factory fitted engine trims,

Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective back mount split, ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,051 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,247 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,723 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 76,927 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 76,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured BULKHEAD (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,572 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,135 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,538 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,623 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,850 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,497 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,072 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,480 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,143 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 29,171 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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X893 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X893 KRD, 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 X893 KRD registered?

X893 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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