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Y471 GHP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,445 mi
Last recorded105,445 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 GHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 105,445 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 105,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 101,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

mud on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,759 miles

Underneath muddy

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 98,759 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath muddy

Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,582 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 92,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear light unit cracked. But been taped up. no sharp edges or white light.

Fail 12 Feb 2020 92,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Tyre bald on inner edge and showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear light unit cracked. But been taped up. no sharp edges or white light.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre going out of shape and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 84,261 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

slight grease leak from offside front inner drive shaft boot

Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,023 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,552 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,542 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,837 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 54,837 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,364 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 50,364 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,007 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a slight distortion in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,931 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 33,931 miles

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

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 GHP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y471 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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Y471 GHP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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