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Y434 DTV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,387 mi
Last recorded88,387 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 DTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 88,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 88,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 87,847 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 86,332 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 May 2013 86,332 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 79,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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 Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 77,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2008 72,549 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,632 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 58,632 miles

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

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

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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Y434 DTV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y434 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 Y434 DTV registered?

Y434 DTV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y434 DTV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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