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Y282 PSN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,453 mi
Last recorded105,453 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 PSN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2012 103,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 103,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Nov 2011 100,736 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 100,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,786 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 94,693 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 94,693 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,115 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 89,981 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 85,925 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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Y282 PSN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y282 PSN, 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 Y282 PSN registered?

Y282 PSN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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