MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.
advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.
advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
advise all cv boots weeping
advise brakes,suspension,steering and exhaust components starting to corrode
advise movement steering rack mounting points
advise off side rear tyre wearing unevenly
advise power steering rack weeping
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front number plate cracked
front wheels slight binding
nearside front inner jet missing sceen
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y224 XRY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 Y224 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 Y224 XRY registered?
Y224 XRY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2001.
Is Y224 XRY safe to buy?
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