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X201 YOO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,193 mi
Last recorded101,193 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 YOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 101,193 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 101,193 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 84,981 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 68,755 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 59,854 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 59,854 miles

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

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

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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X201 YOO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X201 YOO, 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 X201 YOO registered?

X201 YOO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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