MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine oil level on min
front brake pads low
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust heat shield adrift
rust in both front supenion leg seats for springs
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y47 YBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 Y47 YBH, 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 Y47 YBH registered?
Y47 YBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is Y47 YBH safe to buy?
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