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X199 BPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,967 mi
Last recorded81,967 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX199 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 81,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,956 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front strut rusting

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edges

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,642 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front strut rusting

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edges

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Pass 30 Aug 2019 81,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,144 miles

Front tyres getting low

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

aux belt starting to crack

Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2017 80,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,485 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,226 miles

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,648 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,792 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 74,721 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,952 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,832 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,570 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 70,559 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 68,751 miles

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)

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

both rear tyres uneven tread

Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 61,207 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 50,052 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 45,361 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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X199 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X199 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.

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What year was X199 BPC registered?

X199 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X199 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X199 BPC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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