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X926 HHE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,135 mi
Last recorded112,135 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX926 HHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 112,135 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 106,178 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2011 99,697 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 92,027 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 92,027 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 86,545 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 76,736 miles

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

tracking

Pass 21 Dec 2007 66,451 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 66,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,961 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 46,335 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 45,846 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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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X926 HHE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X926 HHE, 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 X926 HHE registered?

X926 HHE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X926 HHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X926 HHE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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