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X185 BPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,229 mi
Last recorded123,229 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 123,229 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2012 123,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 118,376 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2011 118,376 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2010 106,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 99,932 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 99,915 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2008 93,030 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 87,320 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,326 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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X185 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X185 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 X185 BPC registered?

X185 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X185 BPC safe to buy?

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