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X97 MBH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,123 mi
Last recorded146,123 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 MBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 146,123 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 146,123 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 125,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 113,664 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 98,177 miles

hazard warning switch behind mobile phone carrier.

n/s door mirror broken.

Fail 30 Nov 2007 98,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hazard warning switch behind mobile phone carrier.

n/s door mirror broken.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,078 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT VIBRATING

ADVISE REAR TYRE WALLS AGE HARDENED AND CRACKING

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X97 MBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X97 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 X97 MBH registered?

X97 MBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 2001.

Is X97 MBH safe to buy?

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