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Y523 YAM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,382 mi
Last recorded80,382 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 YAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 80,382 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)

air bag light showing fault

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,622 miles

Excessive parking brake lever travel

Exhaust centre braket not welded to exhaust

Fail 23 Mar 2011 67,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

Excessive parking brake lever travel

Exhaust centre braket not welded to exhaust

Pass 11 Jun 2010 65,279 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,613 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,120 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,713 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y523 YAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y523 YAM, 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 Y523 YAM registered?

Y523 YAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y523 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y523 YAM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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