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X89 NGN

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,812 mi
Last recorded160,812 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX89 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 160,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 160,744 miles

Brakes feel spongy but met minimum requirements

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 160,340 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch by sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 159,861 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 158,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 158,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 158,523 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 157,467 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2017 157,467 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 153,760 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

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

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 146,493 miles

Nearside Front 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)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Fail 29 May 2015 146,493 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 145,414 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 145,414 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 143,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 135,618 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 130,003 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 128,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 122,365 miles

rear exhaust worn to limits

Pass 18 Mar 2008 113,004 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 113,004 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 106,437 miles

rear number plate condition is a borderline pass

Pass 21 Mar 2006 92,894 miles

n/s/r tyre very poor on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

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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X89 NGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X89 NGN, 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 X89 NGN registered?

X89 NGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 2001.

Is X89 NGN safe to buy?

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