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Y457 YCR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,118 mi
Last recorded153,118 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 YCR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 153,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 7 Sep 2016 153,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2015 147,091 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape around inner edges

front number plate cracked

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 20 Aug 2014 139,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 139,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 134,498 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 129,546 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 126,022 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 121,513 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 116,733 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2008 110,974 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front no.plate cracked

rear no.plate dirt

Fail 28 Aug 2008 110,972 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front no.plate cracked

near side front tyre inner tread area worn & some outer tread edge wear

rear no.plate dirt

Pass 31 Aug 2007 104,882 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 89,515 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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Y457 YCR 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 Y457 YCR, 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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Y457 YCR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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