MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Mid exhaust hanger broken
Offside rear brake disc warped
Rear brake ferrules corroded **STRONG ADVISE**
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Mid exhaust hanger broken
Offside rear brake disc warped
Rear brake ferrules corroded **STRONG ADVISE**
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate damaged
Both front tyres and N/S/Rear tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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Y981 XJE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 Y981 XJE, 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 Y981 XJE registered?
Y981 XJE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2001.
Is Y981 XJE safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y981 XJE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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