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Y418 DTV

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,589 mi
Last recorded90,589 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 DTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 88,764 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer missing & replace with straight pipe

Fail 3 May 2018 88,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer missing & replace with straight pipe

Pass 25 May 2017 87,111 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2017 87,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 86,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,885 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,664 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,467 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 65,232 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,984 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 55,445 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 48,117 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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Y418 DTV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y418 DTV, 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 Y418 DTV registered?

Y418 DTV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2001.

Is Y418 DTV safe to buy?

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