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X211 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,815 mi
Last recorded173,815 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX211 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 173,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side rear disc back plate corroderd

slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 15 Apr 2016 173,815 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

near side rear disc back plate corroderd

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 26 Jul 2014 164,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 121,123 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 143,448 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 143,448 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 119,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,300 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 89,300 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,502 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 79,189 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 79,189 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,176 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 71,032 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 66,105 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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X211 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X211 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 X211 PGO registered?

X211 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X211 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X211 PGO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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