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Y479 GHP

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,509 mi
Last recorded101,509 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 GHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

cracked headlamp function not seriously affected

Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,017 miles

Nearside Front headlight cracked but function not affected

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

engine management light

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,278 miles

Offside front healight lens cracked not seriously affecting light output just some condensation

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,559 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 84,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2011 80,500 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 80,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,264 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 71,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2009 71,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 68,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 May 2007 68,076 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 68,049 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 55,811 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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Y479 GHP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y479 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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Y479 GHP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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