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X398 PGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,385 mi
Last recorded189,385 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 PGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 189,385 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 169,237 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 156,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 148,446 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 129,762 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 115,427 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 115,427 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 112,450 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 112,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 102,864 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 89,808 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 76,968 miles

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

parking brake is nearing end of working travel

slight movement at steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2005 63,344 miles

tailgate spoiler insecure searside

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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X398 PGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X398 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 X398 PGT registered?

X398 PGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X398 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X398 PGT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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