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X307 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

193,968 mi
Last recorded193,968 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX307 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2023 193,968 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering bulkhead - close to where steering rack mounts to bulkhead (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft seal leaking oil slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 193,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe from reservoir to pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Near side inner cv gaiter cover in oil suspect leak from output shaft which has excessive play.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 192,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven inner edge 205/50/16 87w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 191,993 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 191,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 190,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (out of shape) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 190,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (out of shape) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 183,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 183,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 182,374 miles

EML light on

Oil leak ()

rear silencer deteriorated outer skin

Fail 6 Feb 2018 182,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear silencer deteriorated outer skin

EML light on

Pass 8 Feb 2017 174,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer deteriorated outer skin

engine oil leak

grease leaking from o/s inner cv joint

Fail 8 Feb 2017 174,534 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (welding) (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear hand brake lever/quadrant siezed

Rear silencer deteriorated outer skin

engine oil leak

grease leaking from o/s inner cv joint

heat shield adrift

Pass 9 Feb 2016 166,035 miles

exhaust deteriorated outer skin

minor oil leaks engine and gearbox

Fail 9 Feb 2016 166,035 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated outer skin

exhaust heat shield not secure

minor oil leaks engine and gearbox

Pass 10 Feb 2015 163,646 miles

HAND BRAKE CABLE RETURN SPRING MISSING ON O/S/R

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 163,646 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

HAND BRAKE CABLE RETURN SPRING MISSING ON O/S/R

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 162,401 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 158,836 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre deformed on inside edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 158,836 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre deformed on inside edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 153,792 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 153,792 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 150,331 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 150,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 144,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

Stone chip in n/s/f light lens not affecting beam pattern

Pass 4 Feb 2009 129,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2009 129,583 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2008 112,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 112,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 95,279 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 79,231 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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X307 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 X307 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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X307 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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