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X182 YBD

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,775 mi
Last recorded145,775 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX182 YBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 145,775 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 145,775 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 138,148 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 132,363 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 132,363 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 122,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 122,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 107,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 107,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 94,351 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 77,513 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 65,848 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 56,293 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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X182 YBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X182 YBD, 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 X182 YBD registered?

X182 YBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X182 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X182 YBD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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