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Y144 XCE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,740 mi
Last recorded126,740 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 XCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2015 126,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2014 115,217 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,827 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 104,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 98,673 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 92,917 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 87,458 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 80,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 67,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 56,257 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear both front and o/srear tyres

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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Y144 XCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y144 XCE, 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 Y144 XCE registered?

Y144 XCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y144 XCE safe to buy?

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