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Y958 XCW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,528 mi
Last recorded117,528 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 XCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 117,528 miles

Nearside Front wind screen washer not working adequately

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,490 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Mains x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 101,607 miles

all brake pipes undersealed

Fail 30 Mar 2017 101,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section around drain holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer surface (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,565 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,770 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 92,770 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,557 miles

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

Rear exhaust box has started to corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 76,552 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 71,233 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,929 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,959 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y958 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y958 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 Y958 XCW registered?

Y958 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y958 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y958 XCW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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