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Y178 YEV

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,658 mi
Last recorded89,658 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 YEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,658 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded rusty . not broken

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,002 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,758 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 68,123 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,203 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,203 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2007 45,723 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

has small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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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Y178 YEV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y178 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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Y178 YEV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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