MOT Status
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77,457 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front ABS pickup rings heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both front ABS pickup rings heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
offside front tyre on wearbars
rear tyres perished
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r hand brake sticking but ok at time of test
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
n/s wiper blade
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Y488 AWP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 Y488 AWP, 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 Y488 AWP registered?
Y488 AWP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.
Is Y488 AWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y488 AWP shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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