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Y628 GDW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,956 mi
Last recorded142,956 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 GDW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 142,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 137,646 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 137,067 miles

front number plate marked

Pass 18 Apr 2012 135,754 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 132,517 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 130,808 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 127,878 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 127,878 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 126,603 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 126,603 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 124,687 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 124,687 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WEARING ON THE INSIDES AND ADVISE TRACKING CHECK.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 122,334 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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Y628 GDW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y628 GDW, 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 Y628 GDW registered?

Y628 GDW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y628 GDW safe to buy?

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