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Y964 XCW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,235 mi
Last recorded160,235 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY964 XCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 160,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 145,662 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 139,023 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

movement in os engine mounting

Pass 22 Jun 2012 139,023 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

movement in os engine mounting

Pass 27 Jun 2011 130,354 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 115,144 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 101,846 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 85,375 miles

exhaust clamp rear coroded

front brake pads 70% WORN

front os wiper split at ends

Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,619 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 57,211 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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Y964 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y964 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 Y964 XCW registered?

Y964 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y964 XCW safe to buy?

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