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Y219 YRS

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,197 mi
Last recorded87,197 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 YRS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 87,197 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,105 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 83,751 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front exhaust corroded

front to rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 18 Jun 2014 79,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,457 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,396 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 79,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,325 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 77,325 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,756 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008
Pass 26 Jan 2007 71,324 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 71,324 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

noisy air con compressor

Pass 3 Apr 2006 67,128 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 67,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y219 YRS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y219 YRS, 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 Y219 YRS registered?

Y219 YRS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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