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Y224 XRY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,386 mi
Last recorded131,386 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 XRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 131,386 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 126,301 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 126,809 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 123,093 miles

Oil leak

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 123,091 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 118,369 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 118,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 114,460 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 114,460 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 105,072 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,232 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 78,159 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 78,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 62,110 miles

front number plate cracked

front wheels slight binding

nearside front inner jet missing sceen

Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,923 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,818 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 47,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 33,646 miles

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.

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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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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Y224 XRY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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