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Y42 PMY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,791 mi
Last recorded99,791 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,791 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,763 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 97,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 93,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 93,116 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,885 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2012 84,885 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

offside number plate light bulb deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,323 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,391 miles

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

REAR REG PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 73,390 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR REG PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,491 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,303 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,057 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 29,578 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 PMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y42 PMY, 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 PMY registered?

Y42 PMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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