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X303 BPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,355 mi
Last recorded119,355 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 119,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs pitted

rear brakediscs pitted

Fail 12 Jul 2011 119,354 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs pitted

rear brakediscs pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2007 115,294 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 115,110 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 101,052 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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X303 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X303 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 X303 BPC registered?

X303 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 February 2001.

Is X303 BPC safe to buy?

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