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Y229 XRY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,892 mi
Last recorded122,892 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 XRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 122,892 miles

engine management light on

oil leak from back of engine

Pass 20 Dec 2011 119,514 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 119,458 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 115,338 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 107,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 101,478 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 90,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 79,300 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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Y229 XRY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y229 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 Y229 XRY registered?

Y229 XRY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y229 XRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y229 XRY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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