MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,915 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
exhaust slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
exhaust slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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Y498 ARL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y498 ARL, 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 Y498 ARL registered?
Y498 ARL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2001.
Is Y498 ARL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y498 ARL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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