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X335 PGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,986 mi
Last recorded99,986 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX335 PGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 99,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor boot area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 95,099 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 89,947 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 81,866 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 76,860 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,502 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,314 miles

engine management warning light on

evidence of corrosion round offside steering rack mount. mount hidden by sound deadening material

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,246 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,771 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 69,135 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 66,852 miles

offside rear chassis and towing hook distorted

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,091 miles

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit of tread

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,444 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,269 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 59,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,983 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 48,363 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,212 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 39,173 miles

battery insecure

slight damage nearside front indicator repeater lens

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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X335 PGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X335 PGT, 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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X335 PGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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