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X144 YEC

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,318 mi
Last recorded134,318 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX144 YEC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 134,318 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 134,317 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,841 miles

Nearside Rear tyre going outer of shap

Offside Front door mirror glass damged

Fail 11 Jan 2016 124,841 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre going outer of shap

Offside Front door mirror glass damged

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 115,305 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 115,405 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 108,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 103,394 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 103,393 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 96,334 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 96,334 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 91,423 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 85,674 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,080 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,294 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 60,884 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,955 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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X144 YEC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X144 YEC, 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 X144 YEC registered?

X144 YEC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X144 YEC safe to buy?

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