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Y476 PUR

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,245 mi
Last recorded90,245 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 PUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,316 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 84,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,780 miles

some perishing to outer sidewall of ns rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,344 miles

ns rear tyre outer sidewall perished slightly

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns front tyre outer sidewall slightly bulged

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,625 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,854 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,750 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,972 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,048 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 30,045 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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Y476 PUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y476 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 Y476 PUR registered?

Y476 PUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y476 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y476 PUR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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