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X232 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,893 mi
Last recorded145,893 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX232 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 145,893 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 142,186 miles

Front tyres both side wear heavily on the inner edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 142,186 miles

Front tyres both side wear heavily on the inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 133,175 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 125,031 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 115,044 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 115,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2012
Fail 17 Feb 2012 109,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 104,423 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 104,423 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 97,954 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,361 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 91,353 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2008 84,524 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 77,398 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 67,428 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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X232 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X232 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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X232 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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