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X947 HJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,169 mi
Last recorded117,169 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX947 HJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 117,169 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 112,778 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2010 112,774 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2009 103,214 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 103,214 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 94,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs corroded

engine oil leak

near side rear wheel binding requires immediate attention

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

rear exhaust heavily corroded

washers and wipers poor

water in off side front indicator

Fail 24 Jan 2008 94,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all brake discs corroded

engine oil leak

near side rear wheel binding requires immediate attention

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

rear exhaust heavily corroded

tyres low on pressure

washers and wipers poor

water in off side front indicator

Pass 23 Dec 2006 89,471 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 89,471 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

road spring best replaced in pairs

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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X947 HJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X947 HJM, 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 X947 HJM registered?

X947 HJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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