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X247 BPB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,737 mi
Last recorded135,737 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 135,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 123,185 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 115,630 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underbody rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2011 115,630 miles

Battery insecure

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

underbody rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2010 110,103 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

rear discs in poor condition and pads low

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Feb 2009 105,436 miles

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)

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 7 Feb 2009 105,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 16 Feb 2008 100,751 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 100,751 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 94,926 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 94,419 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 79,216 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X247 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X247 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X247 BPB registered?

X247 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2001.

Is X247 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X247 BPB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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