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Y126 ODX

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,188 mi
Last recorded107,188 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 ODX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 107,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,064 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Apr 2014 104,074 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,681 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 101,583 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 101,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 99,545 miles

rear silencer bracket corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2011 99,546 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear silencer bracket corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,812 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 90,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,715 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 83,715 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,777 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,012 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 60,090 miles

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

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.

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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Y126 ODX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y126 ODX, 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 Y126 ODX registered?

Y126 ODX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y126 ODX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y126 ODX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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