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Y477 SDD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,667 mi
Last recorded105,667 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 SDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2011 105,667 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust bracked snapped still suported by other bracket although badly corroded

front pipe or turbo sounds as if blowing slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2011 105,667 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust bracked snapped still suported by other bracket although badly corroded

front pipe or turbo sounds as if blowing slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2010 95,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 93,115 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,504 miles

both front tyres worn smoothe on both edges

both rear tyre treads low on the inside edges

Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,834 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 76,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 68,062 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn smoothe on the outside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2005 59,212 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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Y477 SDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y477 SDD, 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 Y477 SDD registered?

Y477 SDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y477 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y477 SDD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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