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Y474 PUR

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,503 mi
Last recorded60,503 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 PUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 60,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 60,503 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 60,421 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,306 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,846 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,072 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,393 miles

mil light fault

Pass 19 May 2016 57,225 miles

mil light on

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,363 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 54,823 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 54,823 miles

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

mil light fault

o/s/r tyre perished badly

Fail 24 May 2013

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

Pass 24 May 2013
Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,225 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,683 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,053 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,916 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 39,208 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 33,420 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,118 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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Y474 PUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y474 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 Y474 PUR registered?

Y474 PUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y474 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y474 PUR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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