MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,512 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust clamp rusty
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust clamp rusty
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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.
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shock absorbers slightly misting with oil
offside front upper strut suspension housing rusted slightly
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both rear shock absorbers slightly misting with oil
offside front upper strut suspension housing rusted slightly
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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