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X951 DBT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,796 mi
Last recorded136,796 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX951 DBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 136,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 133,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 130,453 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 126,142 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 122,029 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 122,029 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 117,146 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 117,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 116,324 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 112,590 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 112,590 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 107,796 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 102,585 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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X951 DBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X951 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.

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What year was X951 DBT registered?

X951 DBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X951 DBT safe to buy?

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