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Y143 GNJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,115 mi
Last recorded92,115 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 GNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,115 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2013 92,095 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2012 89,751 miles

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

front brake discs rusty and scored

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2011 84,346 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 84,346 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,931 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 63,460 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly rusty and pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,977 miles

air bag light on

offside rear disc pitted

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,216 miles

air bag light on

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 20 May 2006 49,360 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

slight damage to the front number plate

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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Y143 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y143 GNJ, 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 Y143 GNJ registered?

Y143 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y143 GNJ safe to buy?

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