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Y469 PUR

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,593 mi
Last recorded112,593 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY469 PUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 112,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount corroded

coolant level topped up

corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

e.m.l on

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2013 103,787 miles

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

e.m.l light on

plastic sill covers fitted

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2013 103,787 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

e.m.l light on

plastic sill covers fitted

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,554 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 96,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 93,969 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 93,968 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,982 miles

Engine warning light on

Front exhaust clamps corroding

Front shock absorber tubes heavily corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Slight exhaust blow from centre flexi joint

Some damage to front number plate

Fail 1 Jun 2010 91,980 miles

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine warning light on

Front exhaust clamps corroding

Front shock absorber tubes heavily corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Slight exhaust blow from centre flexi joint

Some damage to front number plate

o/s/park brake low effort for model

Rear tyres heavily deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2009 88,472 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 86,433 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2007 83,183 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 83,183 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 80,337 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y469 PUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y469 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 Y469 PUR registered?

Y469 PUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y469 PUR safe to buy?

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