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Y352 OEF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,819 mi
Last recorded145,819 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY352 OEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 145,819 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 145,819 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 140,959 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 133,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2011 133,567 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2010 121,688 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 121,688 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 109,796 miles

exhaust back box to centre section exhaust clamp is severely corroded but still intact,recommend replacement asap

fuel filter needs securing,is not hanging down or leaking.

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure and may be rattling

Pass 13 Feb 2008 100,909 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 94,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 94,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,721 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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Y352 OEF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y352 OEF, 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 Y352 OEF registered?

Y352 OEF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y352 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y352 OEF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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