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Y337 GCD

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,334 mi
Last recorded100,334 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY337 GCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 100,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 100,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,322 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 99,322 miles

Nearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,901 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 94,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 92,567 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,953 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,212 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,187 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 80,360 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,774 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 69,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 64,387 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 55,151 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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Y337 GCD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y337 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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What year was Y337 GCD registered?

Y337 GCD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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