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X93 BPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,863 mi
Last recorded149,863 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX93 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 149,863 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 143,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre side wall deteriorated

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system still sealed

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 May 2017 142,929 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge of nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 137,400 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine cover loose

oil leak

uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2015 131,625 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 131,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 126,718 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 126,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 122,551 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 121,171 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coolant level below minimum

offside front tyre worn on edges

power steering pump noisy

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2012 121,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coolant level below minimum

offside front tyre worn on edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2011 117,479 miles

both front seatbelts reluctant to retract- osf only just ok* front tyres worb* osr tyreworn and perished* osf shock body and coil springs heavily corroded* rear suspension components heavily corroded*

front anti-roll bar outer link barbushes perished* oil leaks around engine bay* rearbrake discs heavily corroded and worn* rear brakepads worn to limit- unable to examine inner pads*front fog lamp glasses damaged*

shields on underbody,innerand outer sills,etc, restrict examination* brakepipes corroded in general* rear exhaust in poor condition - but sound* slight play in both sides front strutt tops*

washer and wiper performance poor* little reserve on handbrake*enginenoisey* nsf headlamp on lowest limit* nsf headlamp glass cracked* rear indicators losing orange effect* condensation in osf indicator unit* front brake discs worn*

Fail 25 Feb 2011 117,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front seatbelts reluctant to retract- osf only just ok* front tyres worb* osr tyreworn and perished* osf shock body and coil springs heavily corroded* rear suspension components heavily corroded*

front anti-roll bar outer link barbushes perished* oil leaks around engine bay* rearbrake discs heavily corroded and worn* rear brakepads worn to limit- unable to examine inner pads*front fog lamp glasses damaged*

shields on underbody,innerand outer sills,etc, restrict examination* brakepipes corroded in general* rear exhaust in poor condition - but sound* slight play in both sides front strutt tops*

washer and wiper performance poor* little reserve on handbrake*enginenoisey* nsf headlamp on lowest limit* nsf headlamp glass cracked* rear indicators losing orange effect* condensation in osf indicator unit* front brake discs worn*

Fail 1 Mar 2010 103,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edge.

stone chip in nearside front head light glass.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 103,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres wearing on inside edge.

stone chip in nearside front head light glass.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 89,693 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 19 May 2008 70,257 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,835 miles

both front tyres wear on inner edges

front brake discs low

front brake pads low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2006 52,330 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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X93 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X93 BPC, 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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X93 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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