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Y612 BRD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,843 mi
Last recorded141,843 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY612 BRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2017 141,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 134,296 miles

Front Inner arches rusty

Front shock absorbers rusty

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

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake over heated

Offside Rear shock absorber top shock mount area corroded

Rear brake unions and ferrules rusty

baulkhead slightly flexing, unable to fully inspect due to covers

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

exhaust rusty

slight play in steering rack and mounts

Fail 21 Dec 2016 134,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Front Inner arches rusty

Front shock absorbers rusty

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

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake over heated

Offside Rear shock absorber top shock mount area corroded

Rear brake unions and ferrules rusty

baulkhead slightly flexing, unable to fully inspect due to covers

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

exhaust rusty

slight play in steering rack and mounts

Pass 14 Dec 2015 126,508 miles

Front both inner arches rusty

Front both shock absorbers rusty

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Rear seat belt frayed

Offside Rear tyre tread low

baulkhead slightly flexing, unable to fully inspect due to covers

slight play in steering rack and mounts

Pass 10 Dec 2014 117,890 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 117,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 108,649 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 106,517 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 100,124 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,647 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 89,647 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,955 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 71,822 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,999 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 56,190 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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Y612 BRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y612 BRD, 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 Y612 BRD registered?

Y612 BRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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