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X906 DBT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,044 mi
Last recorded133,044 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX906 DBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 133,044 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 122,669 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2013 111,385 miles

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 7 Jan 2013 111,385 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Jan 2012 102,353 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 90,531 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 80,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,895 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,882 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front struts corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2006 64,950 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 64,733 miles

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

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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X906 DBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X906 DBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X906 DBT registered?

X906 DBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X906 DBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X906 DBT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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