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Y177 MCL

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,887 mi
Last recorded134,887 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 MCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 134,887 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes slightly rusted (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 131,658 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 113,763 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 113,752 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

battery flat

front no plate slight damage

n /s/r brake hose borderline pass

n/s/f suspension arm bush poor condition

o/s/f tyre nr limit

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2013 102,348 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 98,242 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 93,624 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 93,624 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 88,007 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,376 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,663 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 59,313 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 47,318 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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Y177 MCL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y177 MCL, 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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Y177 MCL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y177 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y177 MCL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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