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Y194 XRY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,269 mi
Last recorded134,269 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 XRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 134,269 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 18 May 2011 124,419 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine malfunction lamp on

noise noticed from engine

oil leak around powers steering rack assembly

oil level below min level

Pass 18 May 2011 124,419 miles

engine malfunction lamp on

noise noticed from engine

oil leak around powers steering rack assembly

oil level below min level

Pass 18 May 2010 121,518 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Front windscreen lightly scratched

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2010 121,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil level low

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

Front windscreen lightly scratched

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 118,266 miles

Slight power steering leak

Slight up and down movement in steering wheel

Fail 4 Jun 2009 118,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine oil level low

Slight power steering leak

Slight up and down movement in steering wheel

Pass 9 Jun 2008 114,209 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rust on o.s.f. brake disc

Fail 9 Jun 2008 114,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rust on o.s.f. brake disc

Pass 5 Jun 2007 109,223 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 109,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O.S.R.tyre inner edge heavily worn

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

movement of steering rack recomend removal of sound deadener to check condition of bulkhead

Pass 15 Jun 2006 103,558 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 77,507 miles

rear discs corroded on edges

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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Y194 XRY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y194 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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Y194 XRY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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