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Y617 UHR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,096 mi
Last recorded91,096 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 UHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,096 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,354 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 86,331 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,381 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 84,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear disks arte pitted nd worn

rear brakes out of balance by 51%

Fail 29 Aug 2009 81,434 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2009 81,434 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,302 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 69,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,257 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 69,200 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 53,228 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,228 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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Y617 UHR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y617 UHR, 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 Y617 UHR registered?

Y617 UHR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y617 UHR safe to buy?

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