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Y248 XAG

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,857 mi
Last recorded87,857 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 XAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,857 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2008 74,301 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 17 Jul 2007 59,045 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,045 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,637 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2006 43,699 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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Y248 XAG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y248 XAG, 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 Y248 XAG registered?

Y248 XAG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y248 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y248 XAG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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