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Y335 GDU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,305 mi
Last recorded67,305 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY335 GDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2008 67,305 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 67,305 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 62,783 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 54,328 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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Y335 GDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y335 GDU, 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 Y335 GDU registered?

Y335 GDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y335 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y335 GDU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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