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Y242 DDC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,714 mi
Last recorded78,714 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 DDC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,714 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,134 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,398 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,557 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,266 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,212 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,134 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,999 miles

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

Note: Exhaust backbox is deteriorated.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,702 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,552 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,726 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,117 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,288 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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Y242 DDC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y242 DDC, 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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Y242 DDC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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