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Y315 ANP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,563 mi
Last recorded102,563 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 ANP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 102,563 miles

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

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

windscreen has slight crack on offside top corner outside of zone A

Pass 27 Mar 2014 94,876 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 94,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,901 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 84,959 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear exhaust silencer slightly detriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 81,088 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,517 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 76,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 75,760 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 73,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 69,720 miles

front brake balance only just under limit front brakes require some attention.

Pass 25 May 2006 64,626 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 64,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

baffles loose in rear silencer

nail in tyre

side walls perished n/s/r o/s/r tyres

the off side rear wing is dented

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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Y315 ANP 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 84.6%.

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 Y315 ANP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y315 ANP registered?

Y315 ANP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y315 ANP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y315 ANP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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