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Y511 GFG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

203,426 mi
Last recorded203,426 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 GFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 203,426 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 203,426 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 203,252 miles

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

noisy engine timing belt area

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 203,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noisy engine timing belt area

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 203,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 201,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 200,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 198,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre section mounting weld broken but still supports exhaust

n/s handbrake only just makes required efficiency

Pass 22 Jan 2010 192,507 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 166,516 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 146,575 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 115,087 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 87,241 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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Y511 GFG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y511 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 Y511 GFG registered?

Y511 GFG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y511 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y511 GFG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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