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Y418 SNB

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,374 mi
Last recorded141,374 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 SNB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 141,374 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2013 137,650 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 137,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 135,292 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 135,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 129,471 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 124,261 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 124,238 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 123,996 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r wheel binding

Pass 29 Jun 2006 112,839 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 112,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2005 100,532 miles

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

nearside front lower seatbelt mounting damaged.

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 SNB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 Y418 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 Y418 SNB registered?

Y418 SNB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y418 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y418 SNB 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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