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Y208 XRY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,210 mi
Last recorded172,210 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 XRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 172,210 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 172,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 166,438 miles

Nearside 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)

sill covers

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Jan 2014 159,694 miles

for advisorys see test 618149724042

Fail 29 Jan 2014 159,693 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to n/s floor

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

front wipers smearing

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/r tyre on limit

surface corrosion to front and rear disc

Pass 13 Nov 2012 156,174 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn thin on inside edges.

hand brake cables poor condition.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 156,174 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn thin on inside edges.

hand brake cables poor condition.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 147,668 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 140,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust very rusty.

offside front fog lamp glass cracked.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 140,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust very rusty.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 132,954 miles

exhaust very rusty.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 123,003 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2008 123,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2007 112,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 98,384 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 98,384 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Sep 2005 83,669 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight dampness around bottom of steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2005 83,669 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

slight dampness around bottom of steering rack

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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Y208 XRY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y208 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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Y208 XRY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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