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X571 PBY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,152 mi
Last recorded110,152 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX571 PBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 110,152 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 110,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 102,565 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 102,563 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 95,330 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 91,291 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 89,389 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 87,315 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 83,843 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 77,686 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,678 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 66,141 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 59,009 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 59,009 miles

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

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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X571 PBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X571 PBY, 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 X571 PBY registered?

X571 PBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X571 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X571 PBY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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