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Y618 AAM

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,655 mi
Last recorded96,655 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 AAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,655 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 96,655 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NOISE FROM ENGINE

Pass 26 Jul 2011 94,056 miles

REAR CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

SLIGHT NOISE FROM ENGINE

TOP STEERING COLAUME BUSH SLIGHT WEAR

Fail 8 Jul 2010 90,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jul 2010 90,438 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2009 86,416 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 86,416 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 82,227 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 82,227 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,029 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 75,761 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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Y618 AAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y618 AAM, 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 Y618 AAM registered?

Y618 AAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y618 AAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y618 AAM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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