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X32 BPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,796 mi
Last recorded86,796 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX32 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2025 86,796 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to vehicle not being able to be moved under its own power (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to vehicle not being moved under its own power (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Engine Mil lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sill covers fitted obsuring components

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2024 71,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Mil lamp on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,253 miles

MIL Lamp on

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Third brake lamp not connected

Pass 7 Jan 2022 63,061 miles

REV LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 63,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT EX CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

REV LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 62,422 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,130 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,294 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 60,294 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,851 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 57,851 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,575 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,728 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 53,728 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,816 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,814 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,185 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,358 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,532 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,685 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,057 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,738 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 38,514 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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X32 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X32 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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X32 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 February 2001.

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