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Y978 XCW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,358 mi
Last recorded98,358 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 XCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 98,358 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,252 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 91,255 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 81,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 81,093 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 70,453 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 63,448 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 52,367 miles

advise nearside/offside front tyre wear.

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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Y978 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y978 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y978 XCW registered?

Y978 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y978 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y978 XCW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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