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Y414 SNB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,421 mi
Last recorded75,421 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY414 SNB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 75,421 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded back (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,265 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wall cut but not showing cords 215/45/17

Fail 29 Oct 2013 74,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wall cut but not showing cords 215/45/17

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

battery insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,803 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,878 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

handbrake lever low reserve

oil leaks on engine

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,485 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,761 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,253 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,898 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 43,020 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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Y414 SNB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y414 SNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y414 SNB registered?

Y414 SNB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y414 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y414 SNB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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