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Y426 YVV

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,798 mi
Last recorded143,798 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto79,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 YVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 143,798 miles

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

rear flex ferrals rusty

slight damp from steering rack

slight deterioration in both lower suspention arm bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2009 143,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

rear flex ferrals rusty

slight damp from steering rack

slight deterioration in both lower suspention arm bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2008 125,429 miles

marks in rear number plate

offside front fog light broken

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

temporary repair to branch section of servo hose

Fail 12 Jun 2008 125,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

marks in rear number plate

offside front fog light broken

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

temporary repair to branch section of servo hose

Pass 16 Jun 2007 107,100 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 107,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 90,522 miles

tyres all round.. †nearside front btm balljoint movement present..

Pass 24 Oct 2005 86,504 miles

CORROSION PRESENT FRONT & REAR DISCS..

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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Y426 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,086 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 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y426 YVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y426 YVV registered?

Y426 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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