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X228 BPB

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

207,127 mi
Last recorded207,127 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 207,127 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 200,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 190,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 173,637 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 160,630 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 150,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 138,067 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 130,263 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 121,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 105,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 89,747 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 75,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 75,224 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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X228 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X228 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 X228 BPB registered?

X228 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X228 BPB safe to buy?

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