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X242 BPB

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

226,455 mi
Last recorded226,455 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 226,455 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 224,640 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 222,394 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 222,358 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 220,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 218,678 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 215,826 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 208,746 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 200,693 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 193,263 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 184,717 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 177,334 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 177,334 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 169,829 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 161,097 miles

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BUSH DETERIATED NOT EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BUSH DETERIATED NOT EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 151,389 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 141,898 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 132,412 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 126,366 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 123,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 109,005 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 93,309 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 93,305 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 75,419 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 75,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X242 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X242 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 X242 BPB registered?

X242 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2001.

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