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Y343 GCD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,477 mi
Last recorded115,477 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 GCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 115,477 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs are corroded

osf tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2019 115,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs are corroded

osf tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 107,826 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,018 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brakes not as strong as o/s

Offside Front tyre split on side wall not to cords

Offside Rear tyre very slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,372 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 94,679 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer clamp corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,993 miles

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

small bulge in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 9 Oct 2012 85,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

small bulge in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,002 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 80,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,587 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 75,587 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 63,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,817 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 54,815 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,051 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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Y343 GCD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y343 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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Y343 GCD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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