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Y442 AFP

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,215 mi
Last recorded118,215 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 AFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,215 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,521 miles

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2012 114,893 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 112,046 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 108,724 miles

Offside steering rack mounting appears to "flex".but due to sound deadening proper inspection of the metal surrounding the mounting cannot be carried out.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 108,724 miles

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

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

Offside steering rack mounting appears to "flex".but due to sound deadening proper inspection of the metal surrounding the mounting cannot be carried out.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 97,272 miles

Nearside rear tyre just starting to wear out of shape.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 82,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,454 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 53,675 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge also has a nail in tyre center marked in yellow

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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Y442 AFP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y442 AFP, 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 Y442 AFP registered?

Y442 AFP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y442 AFP safe to buy?

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