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Y296 YRS

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,919 mi
Last recorded103,919 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 YRS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2013 103,919 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 98,805 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 98,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 89,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

offside front seatbelt slow retracting mechanism

offside rear tyre distorted and cracked on sidewalls

Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front seatbelt slow retracting mechanism

offside rear tyre distorted and cracked on sidewalls

Pass 25 Sep 2010 81,639 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 71,806 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 63,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,654 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,101 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 47,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,194 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 39,194 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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Y296 YRS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y296 YRS, 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 Y296 YRS registered?

Y296 YRS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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