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X943 HHE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,231 mi
Last recorded87,231 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX943 HHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 87,231 miles

slight clonking noise from nearside front ?

Pass 28 Oct 2011 79,092 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 79,077 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,942 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 68,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,552 miles

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

Offside 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)

exhaust corroding

o/s/f headlight lense damaged

o/s/r tyre going out of vshape on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,349 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

rear pads low

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 40,849 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 31,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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X943 HHE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X943 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 X943 HHE registered?

X943 HHE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X943 HHE safe to buy?

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