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X116 BPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,285 mi
Last recorded88,285 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,285 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 84,254 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 80,374 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 77,001 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 76,956 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 71,512 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 65,015 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 65,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,330 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 44,837 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 44,837 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 36,375 miles

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

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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X116 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X116 BPC, 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 X116 BPC registered?

X116 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X116 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X116 BPC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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