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Y213 YBC

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,280 mi
Last recorded114,280 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 YBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2014 114,280 miles

n/s rear handbrake sticking slightly

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 105,559 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,513 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,772 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 66,329 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 46,195 miles

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

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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Y213 YBC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y213 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 Y213 YBC registered?

Y213 YBC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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