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P700 BAS

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,100 mi
Last recorded90,100 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP700 BAS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 90,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,233 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,840 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,575 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 80,490 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 77,057 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 77,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

adbvise n/s/r flexible b/hose ferrule showing signs of rusting

advise both front tyres showing signs of wear on inner & outer edges

advise front suspension arm center bushes on o/s & n/s showing signs of fatigue

advise rear tyres worn low & on edges

advise steering rack mountings showing signs of fatigue

Pass 28 Nov 2009 66,781 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,530 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside headlight holed not affecting pattern

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 49,350 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside head lamp holed

Fail 1 Nov 2007 49,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,368 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hole in o/s headlamp glass

slight oil leak at power steering rack pinion

Pass 4 Nov 2005 29,445 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P700 BAS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P700 BAS, 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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P700 BAS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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