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Y991 XAT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,038 mi
Last recorded99,038 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 XAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,038 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 98,986 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,748 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 91,748 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,139 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 86,139 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,432 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,720 miles

Oil leak

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

breather pipe split

Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,596 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 43,871 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,841 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 30,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 29,362 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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Y991 XAT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y991 XAT, 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 Y991 XAT registered?

Y991 XAT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2001.

Is Y991 XAT safe to buy?

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