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X916 DBT

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,680 mi
Last recorded110,680 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX916 DBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2011 110,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air freshner on int. mirror

both front btyre side walls wearing

dip beam deflectors fitted

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on all discs

hand brake travel may need att. soon

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/f wiper blade wearing

odd stickers on screen

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,680 miles

plastic covers fitted over sils

air freshner on int. mirror

both front btyre side walls wearing

dip beam deflectors fitted

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on all discs

hand brake travel may need att. soon

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/f wiper blade wearing

odd stickers on screen

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Feb 2006 77,396 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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X916 DBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X916 DBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X916 DBT registered?

X916 DBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X916 DBT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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