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Y42 AJF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,386 mi
Last recorded123,386 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 AJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 123,386 miles

Exhaust rusting

Nearside Front Inner wing rusting

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front slight play in hub

Pass 11 Jul 2016 118,842 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front inner wings rusting in places and exhaust rusting

Pass 13 Jul 2015 113,988 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 109,565 miles

front suspension bushes slightly worn

offside front tyre splitting

Pass 3 Jul 2013 105,376 miles

slight wear in front suspension bushes

slight wear on inner edges osf and osr tyres

Fail 10 Jul 2012 101,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 101,051 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 97,337 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 92,044 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 86,390 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 77,539 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,666 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 61,737 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 61,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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Y42 AJF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 Y42 AJF, 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 Y42 AJF registered?

Y42 AJF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y42 AJF safe to buy?

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