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Y343 GDU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,424 mi
Last recorded132,424 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 GDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 132,424 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 128,356 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 125,057 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 125,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 121,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 117,672 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 108,229 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 96,297 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 81,946 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 68,396 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 GDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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