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Y435 SNB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,040 mi
Last recorded83,040 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY435 SNB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 83,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 78,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 78,338 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 74,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear road wheel slight damage

Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,210 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,593 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust rubber missing but still supported

Pass 30 May 2017 66,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,897 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

minor damage and distortion to roadwheels

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,790 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

minor damage ro roadwheels

Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,732 miles

slight damage to wheel rims and tyre sidewalls

Pass 21 Jun 2013 53,806 miles

signs of minor damage to wheel rims and tyre sidewalls

Fail 21 Jun 2013 53,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

signs of minor damage to wheel rims and tyre sidewalls

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,327 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2012 49,327 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,605 miles

nearside mirror broken. front number plate damaged. rear tyres out of shape.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,415 miles

rear tyres miss shapen

Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,122 miles

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

signs of standing -minor perishing and corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,389 miles

signs of standing-minor perishing and corrosion-especially to rear exhaust clamp

Fail 4 Jul 2007 24,917 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

signs of standing-slight perishing and corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,917 miles

signs of standing-slight perishing and corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2006 20,920 miles

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2005 15,479 miles

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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Y435 SNB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y435 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.

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What year was Y435 SNB registered?

Y435 SNB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y435 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y435 SNB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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