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X973 UOK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,092 mi
Last recorded147,092 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 UOK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 147,092 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front inner arch corroding

Offside rear top spring seat corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2016 147,092 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front inner arch corroding

Offside rear top spring seat corroding

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 141,503 miles

rear discs worn

rear spring top cups rusty

Pass 19 May 2014 139,789 miles

rear exhaust clamp insecure

slight flexing in bulkhead

Pass 3 May 2013 139,212 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 139,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 138,881 miles

front strut bodys rusty

slight flexing in bulkhead panel

Pass 6 Apr 2011 136,055 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 136,005 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 132,081 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 126,688 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 122,033 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 116,012 miles

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 6 Mar 2006 109,903 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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X973 UOK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X973 UOK, 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 X973 UOK registered?

X973 UOK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X973 UOK safe to buy?

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