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X187 BPB

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,732 mi
Last recorded95,732 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX187 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,732 miles

EXHAUST SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

O/S/REAR AND N/S/REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE IN ZONE B

Fail 29 Sep 2020 95,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

O/S/REAR AND N/S/REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE IN ZONE B

Fail 9 Sep 2020 95,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Wheel arch area front and back (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged outside soon A

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,590 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 90,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,425 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,722 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,477 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 73,332 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,084 miles

engine managment light on

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,864 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 58,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,867 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,425 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 38,594 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,823 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 29,882 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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X187 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X187 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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X187 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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