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X302 BPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,862 mi
Last recorded174,862 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX302 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 174,862 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 174,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 171,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light on

both rear brake flexy ferrules slightly corroded(n/s near excessive)

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge just on legal limits

engine/gearbox mounting worn

n/s front abs ring corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 168,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

both rear brake flexy ferrules slightly corroded

signs of power steering fluid leak around rack area but no leak found at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2011 165,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine light on

front pads low

rusty under body

Pass 3 Feb 2010 159,676 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 154,293 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 154,146 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 147,692 miles

VERY SLIGHT WEAR TO REAR AXLE BUSHS/FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHS..

Pass 1 Feb 2007 122,150 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 94,860 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 94,847 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges, recomened front wheel alighnment is checked.

battery insecure

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X302 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X302 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.

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What year was X302 BPC registered?

X302 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 2001.

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