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X241 BPB

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,992 mi
Last recorded39,992 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX241 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,992 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,976 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 29,967 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,537 miles

brake service

Pass 3 Jan 2008 26,709 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 24,603 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 4 Jan 2006 22,445 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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X241 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X241 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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How do I check the history of X241 BPB?

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What year was X241 BPB registered?

X241 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2001.

Is X241 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X241 BPB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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