MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,895 miAbove average mileage for this year
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advisory on perivous test no889386461010
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both rear tyres cracked and perished
nearside front tyre poor condition outer sidewall
nearside rear brake disc pitted
offside front tyre has cuts in tread not deep enough to expose ply or cords
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Y149 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y149 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 Y149 GNJ registered?
Y149 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.
Is Y149 GNJ safe to buy?
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