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X945 DBT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,420 mi
Last recorded131,420 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX945 DBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 131,420 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 131,411 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 125,571 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 125,551 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 116,589 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 116,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 103,709 miles

OSR+NSR TYRE TREAD STARTING TO LIFT,BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 12 Jan 2009 103,709 miles

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

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

OSR+NSR TYRE TREAD STARTING TO LIFT,BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 25 Jan 2008 93,784 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 85,979 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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X945 DBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X945 DBT, 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 X945 DBT registered?

X945 DBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X945 DBT safe to buy?

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