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Y561 CAY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,550 mi
Last recorded87,550 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 CAY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,550 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 86,671 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres have slight age cracking on tread

both rear sill's slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2012 86,650 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres have slight age cracking on tread

both rear sill's slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,295 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Jun 2011 85,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,429 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 71,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,796 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 59,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,657 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,438 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 34,438 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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Y561 CAY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y561 CAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y561 CAY registered?

Y561 CAY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y561 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y561 CAY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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