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Y462 PUR

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

64,083 mi
Last recorded64,083 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 PUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 59,516 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 57,338 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 52,565 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 50,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,117 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,861 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 46,861 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,753 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,104 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 39,198 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 35,839 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 32,143 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 28,108 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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Y462 PUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y462 PUR, 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 Y462 PUR registered?

Y462 PUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y462 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y462 PUR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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