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Y174 YEV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,781 mi
Last recorded140,781 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 YEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 140,781 miles

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

Rear mounting bracket broken but system secure

Fail 30 Aug 2016 140,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear mounting bracket broken but system secure

Pass 10 Aug 2015 124,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 111,749 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 111,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,770 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 14 Aug 2013 100,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 14 Aug 2012 85,508 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,702 miles

small stone chip in zone B of windscreen.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,036 miles

nearside wiper blade stating to split

Pass 5 Feb 2010 66,259 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 58,085 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 46,366 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,110 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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Y174 YEV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y174 YEV, 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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Y174 YEV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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