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X678 PGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

130,091 mi
Last recorded130,091 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 PGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 130,091 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bush perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 128,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,400 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 124,627 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 123,354 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 119,421 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 115,668 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,328 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 108,778 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,921 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 99,185 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 93,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,975 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,911 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,781 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,444 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,664 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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X678 PGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 X678 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 X678 PGT registered?

X678 PGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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