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Y36 MEN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,973 mi
Last recorded97,973 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 MEN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 97,973 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,456 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,234 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 93,228 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,663 miles

Offside Handbrake grabs

Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,252 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 87,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Handbrake grabs

Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,025 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,762 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside front inner wing corroded, not in a prescribed area

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,532 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,385 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,446 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,635 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,578 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,996 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,929 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,221 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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Y36 MEN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y36 MEN, 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 Y36 MEN registered?

Y36 MEN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y36 MEN safe to buy?

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