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X201 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,679 mi
Last recorded159,679 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 159,679 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 157,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seems slightly worn at gearbox side

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 153,132 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 148,555 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 144,147 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 142,099 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 140,032 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 135,157 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,328 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 119,758 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 109,663 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 102,149 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 95,569 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 80,615 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,166 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 61,205 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,151 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,346 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 31,336 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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X201 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X201 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 X201 PGO registered?

X201 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X201 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X201 PGO shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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