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X359 BPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,735 mi
Last recorded111,735 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,735 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 106,233 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 99,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 89,298 miles

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

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

exhaust system centre support broken, system fully supported

Fail 2 Sep 2009 89,280 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust system centre support broken, system fully supported

Pass 27 Jun 2008 72,751 miles

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

small cuts on offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2007 63,701 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 63,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,121 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 44,274 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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X359 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X359 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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What year was X359 BPC registered?

X359 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X359 BPC safe to buy?

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