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X894 KRD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,482 mi
Last recorded130,482 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX894 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 130,482 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Offside front tyre pressure appears low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight misfire detected - emissions not affected

Pass 15 Mar 2018 129,140 miles

Coolant leak

Damage to windscreen

Engine management warning lamp illuminated - suggest attention

Nearside and offside front tyres sidewalls damaged

Offside front floor small hole - not considered criteria

Fail 15 Mar 2018 129,140 miles

Coolant leak

Damage to windscreen

Engine management warning lamp illuminated - suggest attention

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

Nearside and offside front tyres sidewalls damaged

Offside front floor small hole - not considered criteria

Pass 10 Oct 2016 127,842 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 126,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 123,359 miles

Oil leak

cut in offside rear tyrewall

rear exhaust box corroded and slite leak of gases fron front flexipipe

Fail 29 Sep 2014 123,328 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Oil leak

cut in offside rear tyrewall

rear exhaust box corroded and slite leak of gases fron front flexipipe

Pass 9 Oct 2013 118,031 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 118,031 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 111,877 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 111,877 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 104,914 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 100,272 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 96,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 92,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 84,135 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 77,789 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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X894 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X894 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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X894 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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