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Y147 GNJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,842 mi
Last recorded74,842 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 GNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,842 miles

exhaust system very rusty in places

front brake discs corroded

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,144 miles

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,615 miles

Advise - exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 71,615 miles

Advise - exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,886 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,945 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,330 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,314 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,197 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,896 miles

nearside front foglamp damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,116 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y147 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y147 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 Y147 GNJ registered?

Y147 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y147 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y147 GNJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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