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Y233 TNC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,995 mi
Last recorded111,995 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 TNC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,995 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 111,967 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,340 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 97,284 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,606 miles

Brake fluid=Very dark in colour

Engine oil=Leak

Front washers=A little weak

Front wipers=Smearing slightly

High level brake light=sections not illuminating (over 50% functions)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side front seat belt=Slight damage

Off side front tyre=Inner edge bald

Off side rear tyre=Cut in tread (no canvas visable)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 82,139 miles

both headlamp lens cracked but secure & does not affect the beam. advise replacement.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,058 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,062 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 TNC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TNC, 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 Y233 TNC registered?

Y233 TNC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y233 TNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y233 TNC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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