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X223 BPB

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,743 mi
Last recorded77,743 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 77,743 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm centre bush for rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 71,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 62,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2023 62,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2022 54,941 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,185 miles

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2021 49,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2020 43,459 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 43,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 40,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,689 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,422 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,209 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,717 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 31,702 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,661 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,108 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,974 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,639 miles

Off side rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 7 Dec 2007 23,285 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,781 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2005 18,773 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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X223 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X223 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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X223 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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