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Y793 XAS

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,040 mi
Last recorded138,040 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 XAS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 138,040 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 135,538 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 135,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 131,609 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 128,016 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 124,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 119,856 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 119,778 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 111,972 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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Y793 XAS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y793 XAS, 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 Y793 XAS registered?

Y793 XAS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y793 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y793 XAS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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