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X97 ROH

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,632 mi
Last recorded159,632 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 ROH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 159,632 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight knocking noise (internal) in steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2014 151,785 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 151,785 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 143,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 143,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 135,026 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2012 135,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 126,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2010 11,585 miles

both front tyres close to wearbars

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2009 104,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 92,305 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 80,672 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 66,947 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 57,390 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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X97 ROH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel 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 X97 ROH, 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 ROH registered?

X97 ROH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X97 ROH safe to buy?

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