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A2 VGH

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,753 mi
Last recorded68,753 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 68,753 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 68,603 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,206 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 67,159 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 67,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2021 65,838 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,062 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 61,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 58,763 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 56,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,630 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 50,342 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 48,604 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 46,351 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 44,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 43,029 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 39,901 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 37,667 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,470 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,489 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 28,524 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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A2 VGH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A2 VGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 VGH registered?

A2 VGH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is A2 VGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 VGH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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