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Y313 GCD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,992 mi
Last recorded116,992 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY313 GCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,992 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 112,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 109,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 109,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 103,936 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 103,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 93,552 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,660 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 83,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to split/crack

rear discs badly pitted/corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,484 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,168 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 62,168 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2008 51,655 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,035 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges and perishing.

corrosion on tail exhaust clamp.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,588 miles

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges. †

slight corrosion on rear brake discs. †

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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Y313 GCD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y313 GCD, 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 Y313 GCD registered?

Y313 GCD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y313 GCD safe to buy?

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