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X233 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,960 mi
Last recorded96,960 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX233 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,960 miles

exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,960 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,977 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 91,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,374 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,895 miles

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

nearside front top strut mount slightly worn and slight play

nearside rear tyre cracked and running out of shape

offside rear tyre tread lifting

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,399 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 65,399 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,252 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2011 58,252 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,881 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,447 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,449 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 40,388 miles

front regestration plate cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2006 37,579 miles

front brake pads very close to limit

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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X233 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X233 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 X233 PGO registered?

X233 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X233 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X233 PGO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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