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X117 BPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,458 mi
Last recorded107,458 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX117 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 107,458 miles

bulkhead flexing slightly, when checking steering system

engine management lamp on

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 105,993 miles

rear exhaust corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

number plates deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2012 105,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

number plates deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 102,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 95,844 miles

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

Oil leak

heater controls/dials missing,slight chips in windscreen,rera number plate starting to fade/disfigure,air bag warning light lit,slight play in steering rack mounts,exhaust system & clamps in poor condition,all tyre valve caps missing

slight cuts in nsf tyre outer sidewall,slight bind/noise from nsr brake,plastic oversills fitted,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 10 Jan 2009 83,206 miles

n/s door mirror cracked,oil leaks.

Fail 10 Jan 2009 83,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s door mirror cracked,oil leaks.

o/s/r tyre wearing low.

Pass 5 Jan 2008 72,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

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

slight chips in w/screen,rear brake pads getting low,slight advanced rear footbrake imbalance,front b/hoses part shrouded,front undertray & plastic oversills fitted,slight damage to front undertray,slightly insecure & some parts missing

slight jacking damage to biody sill lips.inner rear arches & parts of boot floor covered.

Pass 27 Jan 2007 60,042 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 44,009 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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X117 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X117 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.

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X117 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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