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Y298 PCJ

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,079 mi
Last recorded137,079 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo86,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 PCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 137,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 135,610 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 135,100 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 115,552 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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Y298 PCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 86,034 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y298 PCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y298 PCJ registered?

Y298 PCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y298 PCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y298 PCJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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