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Y984 XCW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,718 mi
Last recorded124,718 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 XCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 124,718 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 124,718 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 118,325 miles

EML light on

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

Oil leak ()

advise all steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2017 118,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML light on

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

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

Oil leak ()

advise all steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2015 107,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 102,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine light on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,842 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2012 79,446 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,832 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,575 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 40,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 2 May 2008 40,359 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)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,539 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,961 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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Y984 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y984 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 Y984 XCW registered?

Y984 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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