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Y166 XBN

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,792 mi
Last recorded105,792 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 XBN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 105,792 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,784 miles

All 4 tyres starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear unevenly

Fail 9 Nov 2015 99,784 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

All 4 tyres starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 5 Nov 2014 92,481 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 92,481 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 77,087 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 73,219 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,217 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,786 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 62,681 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,294 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 55,324 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 51,306 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,676 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 46,676 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y166 XBN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y166 XBN, 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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Y166 XBN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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