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Y501 ARL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,758 mi
Last recorded88,758 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 ARL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 88,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted

long handbrake travel

Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,276 miles

Both front MacPherson struts, general surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, centre bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, centre bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arm, general surface corrosion.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,601 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,689 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,450 miles

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2015 51,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,767 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 9 May 2013 43,842 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 42,720 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 41,967 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 41,013 miles

front brake balance slightly high

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,064 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 38,325 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 38,325 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,549 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,602 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 31,602 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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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Y501 ARL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y501 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 Y501 ARL registered?

Y501 ARL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y501 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y501 ARL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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