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X308 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,700 mi
Last recorded130,700 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 130,700 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 130,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 126,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corrosion centre ,front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 126,357 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corrosion centre ,front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 124,717 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 119,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 113,076 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 105,700 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 103,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 103,592 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,097 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 95,804 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 95,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 92,988 miles

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points.

Fail 30 May 2012 92,987 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points.

Pass 31 May 2011 90,063 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 89,991 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)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 84,286 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs pitted with rust

Fail 8 Oct 2010 84,286 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs pitted with rust

Pass 30 Sep 2009 75,128 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 66,559 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,684 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 61,684 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,180 miles

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

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 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X308 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 X308 PGO registered?

X308 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X308 PGO safe to buy?

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