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Y461 YCR

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,208 mi
Last recorded71,208 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 YCR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 71,208 miles

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

nsf tyre outer sidewall damaged

steering rack weep

Fail 5 May 2015 71,192 miles

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

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

front numer plate deteriorated

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

steering rack slight seepage

Pass 7 May 2014 67,469 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perished on the outer edges

Fail 30 Apr 2014 67,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perished on outer edges

Pass 7 May 2013 65,145 miles

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 65,145 miles

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,177 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,704 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 55,141 miles

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

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 10 Aug 2006 55,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage but not deep enough to reach the cords

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 YCR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol 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 Y461 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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What year was Y461 YCR registered?

Y461 YCR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y461 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y461 YCR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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