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X642 PGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,017 mi
Last recorded88,017 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX642 PGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 88,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 88,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes both as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,146 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 83,146 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 78,564 miles

front to rear steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

Fail 14 Aug 2018 78,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems pipe clip is broken on fuel filler (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

front to rear steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre heavily worn in inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,958 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

high level brake light lense is coming away from light but no white light emitted to rear

o/s/f shock absorber weeping

rear brake pads getting low and discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2017 72,958 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

high level brake light lense is coming away from light but no white light emitted to rear

o/s/f shock absorber weeping

rear brake pads getting low and discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,523 miles

nsr flexy hose union is starting to corrode

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,960 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 64,924 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor servo leaking air (3.3.C.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,347 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 60,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,237 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 52,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,695 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 48,737 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

aerial insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,737 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

aerial insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,979 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,297 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 40,207 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 34,687 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,206 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,841 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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X642 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X642 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 X642 PGO registered?

X642 PGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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