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X947 NKN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,604 mi
Last recorded87,604 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 87,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,133 miles

both rear tyres perrished and starting to split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,021 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish and split

Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,840 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 73,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,070 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 71,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 68,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,569 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,021 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 65,990 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 65,872 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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X947 NKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X947 NKN, 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 X947 NKN registered?

X947 NKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is X947 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X947 NKN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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