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X909 CKG

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,382 mi
Last recorded186,382 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX909 CKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 186,382 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 186,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 175,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight deteriation tyre outer edge offside rear

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

advise corrosion nearside rear inner arch

nearside rear back box exhaust clamp missing but the exhaust is still supported

Fail 6 Jun 2015 175,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight deteriation tyre outer edge offside rear

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

advise corrosion nearside rear inner arch

nearside rear back box exhaust clamp missing but the exhaust is still supported

Pass 20 Jun 2014 165,238 miles

nearside front strut corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 154,752 miles

front tyress wearing on inner edges

slight bind nearside rear

Fail 7 Jun 2013 154,752 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust shield insecure

front tyress wearing on inner edges

slight bind nearside rear

Pass 4 Jul 2012 137,960 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2011 118,186 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer face of o/s/r brake discs is showing signs of corrosion but braking effort was good

Pass 8 Jan 2011 116,920 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 110,726 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 110,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 100,678 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn 0mm outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn 0mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 8 Jan 2008 91,716 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 82,089 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 71,705 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X909 CKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X909 CKG, 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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X909 CKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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