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Y607 XEW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,736 mi
Last recorded104,736 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY607 XEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 104,736 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2014 104,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,280 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 93,183 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,909 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,520 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,967 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 66,807 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 66,806 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 59,790 miles

os cv boot cracked but not leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,971 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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Y607 XEW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y607 XEW, 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 Y607 XEW registered?

Y607 XEW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y607 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y607 XEW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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