MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underbody rusty
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
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
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
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of X247 BPB?
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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.
Does X247 BPB have outstanding finance?
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