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Y329 GCD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,525 mi
Last recorded130,525 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 GCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 130,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front NSF tyre sidewall showing signs of cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 130,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front NSF tyre sidewall showing signs of cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 121,111 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 113,182 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 113,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted offside rear.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 113,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 104,423 miles

Offside wiper blade split but still clears adequately.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column adjustment can be moved in and out if using heavy force.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 94,431 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 87,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,007 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,078 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,019 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 58,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,549 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,285 miles

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

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 21 Feb 2006 25,563 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

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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Y329 GCD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y329 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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Y329 GCD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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