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Y529 AVF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,540 mi
Last recorded99,540 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY529 AVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,540 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 92,690 miles

front tyres worn inner and outer edges

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 86,847 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

heavy corrosion on exhaust but not blowing

heavy corrosion on rear axle

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak from steering rack: Oil leak from engine:

Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front sidelight, suspect connection.

RPM erratic during emissions test.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 70,734 miles

corrosion and slight blow on exhaust centre and rear sections

surface cracking on rear tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2009 65,103 miles

exhaust mounts and clamps corroded

front o/side fog lamp cracked

rear shock absorbers misting with oil

Pass 13 Sep 2008 60,068 miles

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

centre brake lamp has bulbs/led out

exhaust rear silencer and clamp corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2007 54,823 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 50,010 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 43,967 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 43,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) 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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Y529 AVF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y529 AVF, 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 Y529 AVF registered?

Y529 AVF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y529 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y529 AVF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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