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X931 CKG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,621 mi
Last recorded106,621 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX931 CKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 106,621 miles

(Vehicle fitted with Sill Covers un-able to inspect fully)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion O/S/R Wheel Arch

Fail 20 Mar 2017 106,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Middle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Vehicle fitted with Sill covers unable to inspect fully

Pass 1 Apr 2016 105,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 102,267 miles

Slight corrosion front brake discs.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 26 Mar 2014 97,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,479 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2013 93,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 66,594 miles

n/s headlamp damaged, aim not affected, not jagged

Fail 21 Apr 2009 66,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake imbalance at maximum limit

n/s headlamp damaged, aim not affected, not jagged

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,503 miles

offside front tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 43,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,361 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
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X931 CKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X931 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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What year was X931 CKG registered?

X931 CKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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