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X171 BPB

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,922 mi
Last recorded94,922 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,922 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 94,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 85,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 85,099 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also splitting on side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall. also close to limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,517 miles

Exhaust in very poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,755 miles

Front tyres are worn more on the edges.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 67,743 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front tyres are worn more on the edges.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,412 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,091 miles

mil light on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,109 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,766 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,327 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,948 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking and low on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,876 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,359 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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X171 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel 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 X171 BPB, 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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What year was X171 BPB registered?

X171 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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