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Y526 BJT

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,653 mi
Last recorded152,653 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 BJT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 152,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

exhust has slight blow

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2016 152,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

exhust has slight blow

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 142,953 miles

advise all tyre treads getting low

advise engine warning lamp illuminated

advise front flexi section of exhaust showing signs of fatigue

Pass 15 May 2013 137,030 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 133,386 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 126,768 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 120,274 miles

offside front brake disc is in poor condition

Fail 18 May 2010 120,274 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front brake disc is in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2009 114,579 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 104,404 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 76,200 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weaping

Pass 17 May 2006 47,920 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 25,973 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y526 BJT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 Y526 BJT, 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 Y526 BJT registered?

Y526 BJT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y526 BJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y526 BJT 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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