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X257 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,798 mi
Last recorded153,798 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 153,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 May 2015 142,578 miles

bothside floorpans corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 127,730 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank pipe clip corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing but not blowing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 117,464 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing but not blowing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 110,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slightly feathered and worn on inner edges

fuel pipe clip loose but not leaking

rear exhaust clamp missing but not blowing

Fail 16 Apr 2012 110,590 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slightly feathered and worn on inner edges

fuel pipe clip loose but not leaking

rear exhaust clamp missing but not blowing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 100,222 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 100,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 88,170 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,363 miles

rear silencer to ex pipe clamp deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 61,990 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,840 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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X257 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X257 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 X257 PGO registered?

X257 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 2001.

Is X257 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X257 PGO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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