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X967 OAG

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,551 mi
Last recorded158,551 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX967 OAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 158,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 158,275 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 151,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 145,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front headlight cover is broken

rear exhaust section is corroded

rear registration plate is deterioating

Fail 7 Jan 2009 145,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust clamp missing rear section

offside front headlight cover is broken

rear exhaust section is corroded

rear registration plate is deterioating

Pass 14 Jan 2008 137,926 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 127,264 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 118,005 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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X967 OAG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X967 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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X967 OAG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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