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Y478 GFG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,491 mi
Last recorded85,491 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 GFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,491 miles

Engine management light showing on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,334 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 82,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INSIDE WALL CRACKED (4.1.D.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,906 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,889 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 74,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 71,548 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 71,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,998 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 66,059 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,455 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 63,455 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,027 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 57,685 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 57,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,332 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,927 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 43,443 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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Y478 GFG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y478 GFG, 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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Y478 GFG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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