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X238 BPB

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,182 mi
Last recorded166,182 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 166,182 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

windscreen damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2014 166,182 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

windscreen damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2013 132,179 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 132,179 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 128,255 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

neraside rear tyre perished starting to distort /suggest replacment

off side rear tyre low on inner edge and has small dep cut in tread / suggest replacment

Pass 2 Dec 2010 123,776 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 117,993 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 117,993 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 105,822 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,600 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 88,741 miles

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 31 Jan 2006 85,687 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 85,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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X238 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X238 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 X238 BPB registered?

X238 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2001.

Is X238 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X238 BPB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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