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C8 AGP

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,462 mi
Last recorded72,462 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 AGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 72,462 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 72,296 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 71,918 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust box

Engine MIL light on

Pass 19 Dec 2022 71,823 miles

EMT tell tale is on

Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,591 miles

EMT TELL TALE IS ON

Pass 17 Dec 2020 71,010 miles

THE EMT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

Pass 20 Dec 2019 70,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Silencer outer skin Corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 70,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corrored

Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,948 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corrosion

engine covers fitted

engine light on

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,712 miles

Corrosion to exhaust backbox

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Engine management light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 69,473 miles

Corrosion to exhaust backbox

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Engine management light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,404 miles

advise rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,118 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cracking to nearside front and offside rear tyres

Fail 4 Oct 2012 68,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cracking to nearside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2011 67,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,457 miles

Offside rear disc slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 65,332 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,515 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 61,325 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 58,209 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 54,488 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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C8 AGP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C8 AGP, 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 C8 AGP registered?

C8 AGP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is C8 AGP safe to buy?

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