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X219 BPB

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,433 mi
Last recorded133,433 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX219 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 133,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning light stays on

Pass 25 Feb 2013 125,199 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 116,554 miles

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

rear wiper blade split. n/s/r tyre getting close to the limit.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 103,560 miles

front discs and pads worn

rear tyres low on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2009 93,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

engine management lamp is on

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,884 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 83,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 74,112 miles

rear silencer to centre exhaust section clamp is very corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2007 62,964 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 50,097 miles

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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X219 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X219 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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What year was X219 BPB registered?

X219 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X219 BPB safe to buy?

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