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Y109 YRS

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,389 mi
Last recorded128,389 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 YRS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 128,389 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 117,716 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 117,701 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 107,506 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 96,613 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 96,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,180 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 81,177 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 64,925 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 64,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust tail box (outer skin corroded)

Front n/s tyre wearing close to legal limit and wearing inner and outer edges

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake disks rusty

heatsheild insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2006 47,784 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 44,926 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 44,926 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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Y109 YRS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y109 YRS, 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 Y109 YRS registered?

Y109 YRS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y109 YRS safe to buy?

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