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X258 BPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,848 mi
Last recorded104,848 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,848 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 94,131 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 94,123 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 88,625 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 88,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 78,686 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 68,679 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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X258 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X258 BPC, 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 X258 BPC registered?

X258 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X258 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X258 BPC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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