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Y494 AWP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,425 mi
Last recorded74,425 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 AWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 74,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,165 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 69,845 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 68,003 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,965 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,948 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 55,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,732 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,741 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,667 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 42,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 42,215 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,429 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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Y494 AWP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y494 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 Y494 AWP registered?

Y494 AWP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y494 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y494 AWP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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