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X308 BPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,645 mi
Last recorded145,645 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 145,645 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr arch corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 145,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr arch corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 133,771 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 127,679 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 121,611 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 115,907 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 108,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 108,481 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 101,704 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 94,560 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 85,909 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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X308 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X308 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 X308 BPC registered?

X308 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X308 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X308 BPC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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