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X311 BPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

115,677 mi
Last recorded115,677 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX311 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 115,677 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unions at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2024 115,438 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR UNIONS AT FLEXIS (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 115,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR UNIONS AT FLEXIS (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

EXHAUST CORRODED

MISFIRE

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 115,036 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area slightly damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 114,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall perishing and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack wet

Pass 25 Aug 2021 113,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 111,587 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 108,573 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust sytem rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2018 107,034 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe union to brake hose corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 107,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe union to brake hose corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,461 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,232 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 104,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,826 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 101,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,216 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,182 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 90,578 miles

rear discs rusted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,864 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 87,864 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,631 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 76,145 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 69,437 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 61,906 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 61,906 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X311 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X311 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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X311 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 February 2001.

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