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X952 DBT

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,512 mi
Last recorded130,512 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX952 DBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2012 130,512 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 124,335 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 107,107 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 91,416 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,691 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 61,725 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,396 miles

engine starting to smoke when idling not excessive

offside rear tyre starting to go lumpy on inner edge

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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X952 DBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X952 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 X952 DBT registered?

X952 DBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X952 DBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X952 DBT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X952 DBT have outstanding finance?

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