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X659 PGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,412 mi
Last recorded90,412 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 PGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,412 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded

Offside headlamp has moisture in it

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,478 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust heavily corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake binding slightly

outer sills covered

rear brake hose furrels corroded

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2015 82,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust heavily corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s wiper poor

outer sills covered

rear brake hose furrels corroded

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,792 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,952 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear disc's pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 55,109 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,172 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 43,640 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,913 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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X659 PGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X659 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 X659 PGT registered?

X659 PGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X659 PGT safe to buy?

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