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Y494 XEB

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,006 mi
Last recorded169,006 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 XEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 169,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 165,834 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 165,799 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 154,781 miles

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.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 140,679 miles

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.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 126,489 miles

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.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 126,489 miles

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.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 113,213 miles

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.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 98,287 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 98,018 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 81,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 65,472 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres getting low on inner edges.

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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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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