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Y211 YBC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,715 mi
Last recorded85,715 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY211 YBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,715 miles

Oil leak [engine] ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,370 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,149 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 81,920 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,946 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 69,157 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,707 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,345 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,390 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2007 52,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2006 46,120 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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Y211 YBC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y211 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 Y211 YBC registered?

Y211 YBC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y211 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y211 YBC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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