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Y336 GDU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,656 mi
Last recorded128,656 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY336 GDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 128,656 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 109,649 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 105,889 miles

ADVISE.O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 98,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 98,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 90,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2005 83,412 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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Y336 GDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y336 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 Y336 GDU registered?

Y336 GDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y336 GDU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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