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X912 DBT

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,546 mi
Last recorded115,546 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX912 DBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 115,546 miles

Previous advces apply

Fail 25 Jul 2011 115,545 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

NSR & OSR Brake Discs Corroded

NSR indicator lens cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

airbag warning on

Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,681 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 96,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 10 Jul 2009 81,431 miles

air bag light stays on

check front inner brake pads

front and rear brake discs starting to rust

front number plate cracked

metal brake unions starting to rust

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight movement

suspension coil springs and front shock absorbers starting to rust

Fail 9 Jul 2009 81,431 miles

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

air bag light stays on

check front inner brake pads

front and rear brake discs starting to rust

front number plate cracked

metal brake unions starting to rust

offside front tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight movement

suspension coil springs and front shock absorbers starting to rust

Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,989 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 76,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 73,297 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 73,297 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 65,311 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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X912 DBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X912 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.

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What year was X912 DBT registered?

X912 DBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X912 DBT safe to buy?

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