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Y437 YEV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,170 mi
Last recorded135,170 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 YEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2016 135,170 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 128,810 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 121,996 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 115,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 112,132 miles

Oil leak

os inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 25 Jun 2012 103,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre edge low

Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,859 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,147 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 52,524 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,957 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 33,355 miles

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

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

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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Y437 YEV 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 100%.

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 Y437 YEV, 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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Y437 YEV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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