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Y294 PCJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,561 mi
Last recorded121,561 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 PCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2015 121,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner area worn (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported joint clamp missing corroded off (7.1.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread area wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 118,178 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 110,785 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 110,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 101,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,499 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 89,885 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,921 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,841 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,194 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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Y294 PCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y294 PCJ, 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 Y294 PCJ registered?

Y294 PCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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