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Y249 GFV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,024 mi
Last recorded101,024 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 GFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 101,024 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Jan 2010 101,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Nov 2008 96,340 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 96,340 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 82,326 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 70,492 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 70,482 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

os screen washer( 1 jet blocked ) , exhaust back box clamp corroded , oil leak on engine , osf tyre inner edge worn ,

Pass 11 Nov 2005 61,709 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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Y249 GFV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y249 GFV, 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 Y249 GFV registered?

Y249 GFV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y249 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y249 GFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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