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Y351 XCW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,512 mi
Last recorded104,512 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 XCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,512 miles

exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2014 104,512 miles

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

exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2012 98,409 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 98,138 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice n/s/r tyre on having excess cracks on outer edge

advice o/s/f tyre on being worn on inner edge with cut on outer wall.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,018 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r inner wheel damaged

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s/r inner wheel damaged

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,207 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,430 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,843 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly misting with oil

offside front upper strut suspension housing rusted slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2008 59,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers slightly misting with oil

offside front upper strut suspension housing rusted slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,057 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,784 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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Y351 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y351 XCW, 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 Y351 XCW registered?

Y351 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y351 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y351 XCW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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