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X183 BPB

2001 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,711 mi
Last recorded191,711 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 191,711 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 161,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 131,182 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 103,060 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 103,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 99,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear arches corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 99,692 miles

rear arches corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 91,257 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,487 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 83,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2009 76,157 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 67,227 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 58,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 58,638 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 48,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,194 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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X183 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X183 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 X183 BPB registered?

X183 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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