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Y506 GFG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,223 mi
Last recorded52,223 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 GFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,223 miles

brake pedal spongy

rear discs worn

steering rack damp

Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal spongy

rear discs worn

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,480 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,913 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,253 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,140 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front + rear wiper blades deteriated.

nearside rear tyre perished + nail in tread.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,350 miles

Movement in bulkhead by steering rack/brake survo mounting points.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,416 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,626 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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Y506 GFG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y506 GFG, 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 Y506 GFG registered?

Y506 GFG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y506 GFG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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