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Y173 YRP

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,879 mi
Last recorded167,879 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 YRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 167,879 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 165,963 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 165,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 164,976 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 164,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 164,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 164,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 163,186 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 161,559 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 160,761 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 158,906 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 158,019 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 156,246 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 156,246 miles

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2006 130,241 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 130,241 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

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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Y173 YRP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y173 YRP, 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 Y173 YRP registered?

Y173 YRP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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