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X627 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

24,518 mi
Last recorded24,518 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX627 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 24,518 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 23,531 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 21,565 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 21,351 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 21,189 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 21,016 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 20,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 20,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 19,442 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 17,828 miles

Rear Exhaust join deteriorated

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 17,027 miles

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 17,017 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 16,273 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 15,089 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Indicator stalk has slight movement

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2013 14,116 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 13,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 13,515 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,715 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 10,785 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 10,171 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 9,056 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 8,988 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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X627 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X627 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 X627 PGO registered?

X627 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X627 PGO safe to buy?

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