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Y185 BLB

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,604 mi
Last recorded101,604 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 BLB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,604 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner engine bay (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks

osf tyre pressure low

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,093 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded but effort not affected

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,029 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,564 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded (pads getting low)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,474 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,527 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,593 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,391 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,162 miles

advise n/s mirror cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,702 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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Y185 BLB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y185 BLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y185 BLB registered?

Y185 BLB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y185 BLB safe to buy?

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