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X314 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,182 mi
Last recorded167,182 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX314 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 167,182 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 167,040 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 167,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 165,541 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 158,932 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 158,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 152,865 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 152,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 147,160 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 139,439 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 139,439 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 129,768 miles

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 129,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 118,763 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 103,148 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 85,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,430 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,719 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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X314 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X314 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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X314 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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