MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
nearside rear flexible brake hose metal end corroded,front & rear brake discs in poor condition,both rear tyres wearing low,wiper blades in poor condition,front registration plate in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers.
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
coolant leaking
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Y349 GCD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y349 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 Y349 GCD registered?
Y349 GCD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.
Is Y349 GCD safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y349 GCD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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