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Y285 CCY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,108 mi
Last recorded94,108 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 CCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,108 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 94,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / engine bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / engine bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 79,402 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,369 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 76,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength HOLE IN FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,379 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,951 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 68,944 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective tie rod (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,131 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,086 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 55,055 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured Bulkhead. (2.2.C.1h)

Steering rack insecure Excessive movement due to bulkhead split. (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer corroding.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,412 miles

bracket missing off rear silencer

Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,930 miles

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,628 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,019 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,517 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,955 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 39,121 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,121 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,346 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre slight low in pressure

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,827 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 33,354 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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Y285 CCY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y285 CCY, 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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Y285 CCY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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