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X235 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,138 mi
Last recorded81,138 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,138 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust shows corrosion and evidence of leaks.

front registration plate cracked.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre perished.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 81,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust shows corrosion and evidence of leaks.

front registration plate cracked.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre perished.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust shows corrosion.

front registration plate is cracked.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side rear flexi brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front service brakes show imbalance of 19%.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

odd speed rated tyres at the front axel.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear outer brake pad shows wear.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 63,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front service brakes show imbalance of 19%.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

odd speed rated tyres at the front axel.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear outer brake pad shows wear.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 49,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,917 miles

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

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

windsreen has tint on top section

Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall (not showing cords)

windscreen has a tint at top which is below wiper sweep

Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut,cord not exposed

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,212 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,495 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,925 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls cracking

front brake pads low/ discs poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,416 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge. all 4 tyre won on side wall

Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,557 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 11,524 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 9,842 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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X235 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 X235 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 X235 PGO registered?

X235 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X235 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X235 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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