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Y445 SNB

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,590 mi
Last recorded115,590 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY445 SNB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 115,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre wearing un-even on inner edge

power steering belt slightly perished

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Dec 2014 108,490 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,992 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,509 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 100,495 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 94,538 miles

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

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

major engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 84,956 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 84,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 74,926 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 74,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,783 miles

o/s/f inner drive-shaft gaiter split.

Pass 16 Dec 2006 46,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,940 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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Y445 SNB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y445 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 Y445 SNB registered?

Y445 SNB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y445 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y445 SNB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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