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Y981 XJE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,000 mi
Last recorded116,000 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 XJE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,000 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,588 miles

Mid exhaust hanger broken

Offside rear brake disc warped

Rear brake ferrules corroded **STRONG ADVISE**

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 8 Jan 2015 109,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 105,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2013

Both front tyres and N/S/Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Dec 2011 84,684 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,034 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,150 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 52,330 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,684 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 41,941 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,539 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 36,539 miles

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)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y981 XJE registered?

Y981 XJE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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