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Y254 XAG

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,743 mi
Last recorded95,743 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 XAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 95,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2009 95,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 77,931 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2008 77,931 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 74,848 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven in places

Pass 23 May 2007 68,770 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 55,015 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 40,280 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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Y254 XAG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y254 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 Y254 XAG registered?

Y254 XAG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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