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Y253 BWP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,405 mi
Last recorded81,405 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 BWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 81,405 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,569 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML warning on

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

all brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

fuel tank breather pipe clip loose

Fail 5 Mar 2015 76,642 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML warning on

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

all brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

fuel tank breather pipe clip loose

Pass 23 Jan 2014 75,685 miles

1 centre stoplamp not working

both front track control arm bushes worn slightly

both rear tyre treads stepping and wearing low

both registration plates poor condition

both windscreen wipers poor clearing

centre exhaust mount corroded

rear engine stabiliser mounting and gearbox mounting worn

Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,257 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 75,257 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,126 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 65,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,270 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,895 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,765 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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Y253 BWP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y253 BWP, 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 Y253 BWP registered?

Y253 BWP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y253 BWP safe to buy?

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