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X957 OAG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,762 mi
Last recorded110,762 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX957 OAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 110,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 110,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 110,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 109,491 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 108,485 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 107,430 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 101,117 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 95,461 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 89,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 89,942 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 85,683 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 81,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 77,301 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 69,381 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 62,362 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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X957 OAG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 X957 OAG, 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 X957 OAG registered?

X957 OAG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X957 OAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X957 OAG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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