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Y461 GAJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,619 mi
Last recorded68,619 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 GAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,619 miles

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

f/o/s tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 15 Dec 2014 68,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

f/o/s tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,634 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,012 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,150 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 39,845 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,948 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 16,399 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,421 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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Y461 GAJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y461 GAJ, 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 Y461 GAJ registered?

Y461 GAJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y461 GAJ safe to buy?

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