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Y233 CHO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,190 mi
Last recorded87,190 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 CHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 87,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,159 miles

Centre Upper stop lamp not working

Fail 20 Apr 2016 81,159 miles

Centre Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 79,307 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,277 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,791 miles

exhaust tail box rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both sides lower arm bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,547 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,991 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 71,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,242 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 62,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,247 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,789 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 48,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,658 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,661 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,804 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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Y233 CHO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y233 CHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y233 CHO registered?

Y233 CHO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y233 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y233 CHO shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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