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X209 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,895 mi
Last recorded143,895 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX209 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 143,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 143,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 143,895 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 137,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 129,993 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 116,730 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 99,806 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 85,033 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 69,222 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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X209 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X209 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 X209 PGO registered?

X209 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X209 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X209 PGO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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