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599 BBS

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,024 mi
Last recorded84,024 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration599 BBS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2007 84,024 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 84,024 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,007 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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599 BBS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 599 BBS, 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 599 BBS registered?

599 BBS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is 599 BBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 599 BBS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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