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Y176 VKH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,924 mi
Last recorded44,924 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 VKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,924 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,283 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,232 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,935 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,119 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,846 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 38,842 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 37,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,148 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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Y176 VKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y176 VKH, 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 Y176 VKH registered?

Y176 VKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y176 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y176 VKH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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