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X944 XVG

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,604 mi
Last recorded98,604 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX944 XVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 98,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 98,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 97,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 97,570 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 96,704 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 95,358 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake disc back plates deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2022 95,357 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake disc back plates deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,045 miles

front brake disc back plates corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2019 95,041 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe failed on brake inspection (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc back plates corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,431 miles

Both rear brake hoses have ends corroded close to limit. 1

Front suspension components corroded. 3

Slight corrosion under offside rear wheel arch near suspension mounting. 3

Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,049 miles

Slight corrosion near rear axle mountings. 3

Fail 14 Jul 2017 94,048 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box clamp (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust corroded close to limit. 1

Front wiper blades deteriorated close to limit. 1

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure gearbox (6.1.D.1b)

Slight corrosion near rear axle mountings. 3

Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,697 miles

2) Rear exhaust box and clamp corroded and blowing close to limit

Fail 25 Jul 2016 92,697 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

2) Rear exhaust box and clamp corroded and blowing close to limit

Offside front ABS ring broken

Pass 16 May 2013 90,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 88,590 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,190 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 78,475 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 78,475 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,163 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 75,557 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,324 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,685 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 64,685 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 56,848 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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X944 XVG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X944 XVG, 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 X944 XVG registered?

X944 XVG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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