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Y221 BCV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,352 mi
Last recorded76,352 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 BCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,352 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2019 76,352 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,359 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,683 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,989 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,588 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has signs of oil leaks

nearside of vehicle has damage, around passenger door area

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,994 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,411 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 40,337 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,905 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,662 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,211 miles

unable to see both front inner brake pads

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,838 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,662 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,273 miles

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

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

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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Y221 BCV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y221 BCV, 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 Y221 BCV registered?

Y221 BCV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y221 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 BCV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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