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X927 PBY

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,126 mi
Last recorded92,126 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX927 PBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,126 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre slight worn inner edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge not showing cords yet

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,403 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre has age cracks and uneven tread

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 80,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has a slight unevenly worn inner tread pattern

Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 16 Jan 2014 78,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,042 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 77,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch stiff

engine management lamp on

offside rear door check strap noisey

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre damage to sidewall appears to have been run flat

Fail 18 Jan 2012 73,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre damage to sidewall appears to have been run flat

Fail 7 Dec 2010 68,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,886 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,167 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 66,166 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 61,782 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,825 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 56,825 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,628 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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X927 PBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X927 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 X927 PBY registered?

X927 PBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 February 2001.

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