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X552 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,136 mi
Last recorded45,136 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 45,136 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 45,130 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 45,122 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 45,117 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,034 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 44,735 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 44,331 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 44,006 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 42,879 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 42,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 42,014 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,383 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,343 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 37,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,572 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,261 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 36,259 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,808 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,073 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,095 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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X552 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X552 PGO, 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 X552 PGO registered?

X552 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 February 2001.

Is X552 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X552 PGO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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