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Y281 XAT

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,387 mi
Last recorded85,387 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 XAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,387 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded in places

exhaust system slightly corroded

general underbody corrosion

slight movement in rear suspension bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2011 81,718 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,716 miles

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

brake discs slightly corroded brake performance not affected

Pass 12 Jun 2009 78,667 miles

Exhaust heat shield around fuel tank is loose

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)

Power steering pump is noisy

Fail 10 Jun 2009 78,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield around fuel tank is loose

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)

Power steering pump is noisy

Pass 24 Apr 2008 68,314 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 61,462 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 61,462 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 53,683 miles

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

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

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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Y281 XAT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y281 XAT, 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 Y281 XAT registered?

Y281 XAT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y281 XAT safe to buy?

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