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Y465 GHP

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,387 mi
Last recorded150,387 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY465 GHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 150,387 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 146,043 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 136,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 134,329 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 131,100 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 127,054 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 120,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 120,134 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 108,348 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 96,000 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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Y465 GHP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y465 GHP, 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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Y465 GHP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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