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Y312 DNN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,043 mi
Last recorded94,043 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 DNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,043 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,624 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 73,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,428 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 70,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer clamp corroded in two

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 65,301 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,637 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,846 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,293 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,535 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

high handbrake travel

Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,905 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,282 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cracking on side walls

Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,992 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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Y312 DNN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y312 DNN, 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 Y312 DNN registered?

Y312 DNN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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