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Y191 XRY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,625 mi
Last recorded161,625 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 XRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 161,625 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 160,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 159,831 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 155,942 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 155,939 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front pipe loose in bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 155,604 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 152,358 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 152,358 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 147,012 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 137,454 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 130,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 124,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 119,276 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 114,907 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 108,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 103,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 94,573 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 87,110 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates slightly defaced

Pass 12 Jun 2007 78,360 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 67,020 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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Y191 XRY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y191 XRY, 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 Y191 XRY registered?

Y191 XRY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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