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Y261 XAG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,167 mi
Last recorded137,167 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 XAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 137,167 miles

hand brake lever has slight mal adjustment

n/s front wipper blade has slight wear

o/s front wipper blade has slight wear

Pass 29 Oct 2012 132,683 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 127,470 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

O/S/F WHEEL - INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY BUCKLED

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Fail 8 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

rear exhaust clamp very rusty advise replacement

Pass 24 Sep 2010 123,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres have nails in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2009 113,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 103,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

exhaust heatsheilds insecure

offside wiper split

plastic trims covering outer sills

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

Fail 28 May 2008 103,830 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

exhaust heatsheilds insecure

offside wiper split

plastic trims covering outer sills

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

Pass 30 May 2007 95,030 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 92,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 88,626 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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Y261 XAG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y261 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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Y261 XAG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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