MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Handbrake travel close to reserve
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine managment lamp on
exhaust flexy pipe blowing
offside front door window faulty
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y982 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y982 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 Y982 XCW registered?
Y982 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.
Is Y982 XCW safe to buy?
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