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Y204 YBC

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,246 mi
Last recorded71,246 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY204 YBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,246 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,699 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,775 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,579 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,574 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,568 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,287 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,061 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,255 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,743 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 42,386 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,477 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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Y204 YBC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y204 YBC, 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 Y204 YBC registered?

Y204 YBC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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