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X299 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,824 mi
Last recorded59,824 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX299 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 48,599 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 35,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 35,247 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,409 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,324 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 20,490 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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X299 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X299 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 X299 PGO registered?

X299 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X299 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X299 PGO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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