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AXZ 5659

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,569 mi
Last recorded159,569 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 5659
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 159,569 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 159,569 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 147,724 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen has damage outwith swept area not affecting drivers view

Fail 7 Jan 2014 147,724 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen has damage outwith swept area not affecting drivers view

Pass 29 Jan 2013 136,508 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 136,508 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 119,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all disks showing corrosion on faces

Pass 10 Nov 2010 115,698 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 106,706 miles

o/s/f headlamp has small hole in it.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 106,706 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f headlamp has small hole in it.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,270 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 97,269 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 88,299 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 23 Jul 2007 88,299 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 78,045 miles

nearside registration plate lamp lense missing

Fail 11 Aug 2006 78,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside registration plate lamp lense missing

Pass 27 Jul 2005 66,936 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2005 66,928 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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AXZ 5659 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AXZ 5659, 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 AXZ 5659 registered?

AXZ 5659 is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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