MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear arches corroded
engine warning and gearbox warning lamps on
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to offside rear wheel arch+front/rear floors+both front inner wheel arches
damage to front bumper+front fog lamps+front number plate
engine management light on
nearside wiper blade split
part of exhaust in poor condition
rear number plate in slightly poor condition
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to offside rear wheel arch+front/rear floors+both front inner wheel arches
damage to front bumper+front fog lamps+front number plate
engine management light on
nearside wiper blade split
part of exhaust in poor condition
rear number plate in slightly poor condition
engine management light on.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
battery in poor con dition.
both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges and near side close to plys/cords.
front and rear exhaust clamps very corroded.
near side rear brake disc very corrorded.
off side rear brake disc corroded.
slight fluctuation on off side front brake disc.
2x exhaust clamps corroded.
3x chips to windscreen.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded.
both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.
engine managment light on.
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine managment light on.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine managment light on.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust bracket broken but system still secure.
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front tyres getting low on inner edges.
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Y494 XEB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y494 XEB, 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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Y494 XEB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2001.
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