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X93 EEW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,197 mi
Last recorded80,197 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX93 EEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 80,197 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 79,371 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,471 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,643 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Rear heat shield loose

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

steering rack flexing on bulkhead

Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,338 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads started to get low

Fail 27 Jan 2015 61,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake pads started to get low

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,920 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear number plate condition deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,146 miles

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

osf wiper blade slightly smearing

small chips in screen

Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,348 miles

both front tyres scrubbed out on inner edge/sidwall

Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear no plate backing starting to come away

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,625 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,438 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,386 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,879 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,197 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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X93 EEW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 X93 EEW, 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 X93 EEW registered?

X93 EEW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X93 EEW safe to buy?

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