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X381 PGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,541 mi
Last recorded126,541 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX381 PGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 126,541 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 125,448 miles

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

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

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2010 125,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 125,224 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 116,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 104,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight movement at steering column.Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 91,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2006 80,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X381 PGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X381 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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What year was X381 PGT registered?

X381 PGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X381 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X381 PGT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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