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Y446 GPN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,810 mi
Last recorded143,810 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 GPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 143,810 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 140,660 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 29 Nov 2011 140,563 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2010 133,992 miles

nearside handbrake return spring missing

Fail 28 Jul 2010 133,992 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside handbrake return spring missing

Pass 28 May 2009 121,538 miles

LH handbrake return spring missing.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 113,856 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 113,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 103,122 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 103,122 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 94,618 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 82,391 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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Y446 GPN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y446 GPN, 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 Y446 GPN registered?

Y446 GPN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y446 GPN safe to buy?

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