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Y207 XRY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,331 mi
Last recorded123,331 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 XRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 123,331 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 120,060 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F tyre damage to sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight corrosion to O/S/F floor pan

Slight corrosion to O/S/F underwing

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 24 May 2012 113,349 miles

fuel tank filler neck has at some point been rubbing on o/s/r inner tyre wall.It has had a repair that passes but i advice a more permanent repair is carried out soon.

o/s/r inner tyre wall starting to split

Pass 2 Dec 2011 110,913 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 110,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 106,477 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 101,126 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 101,126 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 99,672 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 99,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 95,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 95,449 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 77,696 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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Y207 XRY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y207 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 Y207 XRY registered?

Y207 XRY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y207 XRY safe to buy?

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