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Y471 ABA

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,324 mi
Last recorded91,324 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 ABA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 91,324 miles

under-trays & covers fitted.

Fail 9 Feb 2013 91,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

under-trays & covers fitted.

Pass 15 May 2012 90,050 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 86,250 miles

o/s rear outer tail lamp not working

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 83,252 miles

o/s rear outer side lamp not working

Pass 19 May 2009 80,507 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 77,751 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f headlamp security

o/s/r tyre tread uneven

plastic covers fitted to sills

play in top steering column area

rear fuel pipe securitys

Pass 20 May 2008 77,751 miles

n/s/f headlamp security

o/s/r tyre tread uneven

plastic covers fitted to sills

play in top steering column area

rear fuel pipe securitys

Fail 21 May 2007 72,539 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2007 72,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2006 67,404 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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Y471 ABA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y471 ABA, 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 Y471 ABA registered?

Y471 ABA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is Y471 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y471 ABA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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