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Y163 GNJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,228 mi
Last recorded127,228 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 GNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 127,228 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inside edge nearly through to canvass

Pass 6 May 2016 124,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced hole in lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear hole in floor

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 May 2016 124,320 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket corroded awayfrom exhaust (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe after cat (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front puipe to cat clamp corroded away (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer to middle pipe clamp corroded away (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced hole in lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear hole in floor

Rear heat shield insecure on rear

spare tyre flat

unable to do emissions due to exhaust blowing badly

Pass 23 Apr 2015 119,016 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 112,703 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 112,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 105,535 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 105,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,279 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 96,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,219 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust joint clamp very corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 67,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 61,366 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 55,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 48,901 miles

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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Y163 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y163 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 Y163 GNJ registered?

Y163 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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