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X239 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,370 mi
Last recorded155,370 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX239 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 155,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 152,875 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 148,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 148,237 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 144,930 miles

Note: Exhaust backbox corroded.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 144,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note: Exhaust backbox corroded.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 139,805 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 138,966 miles

note;all 4 brake discs slightly rusty

note;sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 135,985 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres - sidewalls cracked

nearside rear tyre tread 'stepping'

offside headlight has condensation - not affecting beam pattern

Fail 23 Mar 2010 135,961 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres - sidewalls cracked

nearside rear tyre tread 'stepping'

offside headlight has condensation - not affecting beam pattern

Pass 9 Sep 2008 129,854 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres close to limit

tread lifting on nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2008 129,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres close to limit

tread lifting on nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2007 124,120 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 116,059 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2006 116,059 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front registration plate cracked

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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X239 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X239 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 X239 PGO registered?

X239 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X239 PGO safe to buy?

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