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X184 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,396 mi
Last recorded127,396 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX184 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 127,396 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s rear and front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,241 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 120,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 110,045 miles

Excess of oil leaking.

Exhaust system rear box deterioreted.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,045 miles

Excess of oil leaking.

Exhaust system rear box deterioreted.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,180 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,228 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,408 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 65,384 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,784 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 59,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 54,394 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting (strong advise)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 47,181 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 43,057 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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X184 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X184 PGO, 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 X184 PGO registered?

X184 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X184 PGO safe to buy?

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