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Y177 YEV

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,316 mi
Last recorded129,316 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 YEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 129,316 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to inspect sills due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 120,467 miles

o/s rear brake disc corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Jan 2011 120,467 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak on engine

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 116,452 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Jan 2009 112,608 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket getting insecure

front number plate deterioating

Fail 23 Jan 2009 112,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust mounting bracket getting insecure

front number plate deterioating

Pass 31 Jan 2008 109,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 102,682 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 95,310 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 YEV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 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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What year was Y177 YEV registered?

Y177 YEV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y177 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y177 YEV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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