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X96 MBH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,052 mi
Last recorded84,052 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 MBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,052 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,610 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 78,367 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 78,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,806 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 76,806 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,718 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,386 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,293 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,101 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 59,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 55,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,593 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,523 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 44,408 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,112 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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X96 MBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X96 MBH, 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 X96 MBH registered?

X96 MBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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