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X98 MBH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,330 mi
Last recorded114,330 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 MBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 114,330 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

front brake imbalance 23%

nearside rear brake disc in very poor condition

rear brake imbalance 25%

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2012 114,329 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

front brake imbalance 23%

nearside rear brake disc in very poor condition

rear brake imbalance 25%

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2011 109,779 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

engine management light displayed

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 20 May 2010 107,094 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 101,356 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2009 101,350 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 95,834 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 92,624 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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X98 MBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X98 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 X98 MBH registered?

X98 MBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 2001.

Is X98 MBH safe to buy?

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