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X989 HJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,396 mi
Last recorded154,396 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 HJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 154,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 154,396 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 146,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 146,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 130,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 125,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Oct 2016 118,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine light stays on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 111,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2015 111,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2014 105,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,481 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,733 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 92,850 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 92,850 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,958 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,706 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 71,775 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,351 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 54,140 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 45,712 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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X989 HJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X989 HJM, 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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X989 HJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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