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Y615 YAT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,117 mi
Last recorded71,117 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY615 YAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,117 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 71,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,837 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,433 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,711 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 41,348 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,610 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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Y615 YAT 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 Y615 YAT, 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 Y615 YAT registered?

Y615 YAT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y615 YAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y615 YAT 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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