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Y315 YRS

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,257 mi
Last recorded73,257 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto79,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 YRS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2009 73,257 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 64,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 64,314 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,315 miles

both rear tyres starting to show light perishing, IE small cracks on edges of tread and sidewalls

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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Y315 YRS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,086 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y315 YRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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Y315 YRS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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