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Y633 GDW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,562 mi
Last recorded89,562 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY633 GDW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,562 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,957 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low in places

uneven wear rear tyres

Fail 2 Aug 2010 82,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre getting low in places

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,389 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,599 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 64,493 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,327 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,321 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,967 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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Y633 GDW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y633 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 Y633 GDW registered?

Y633 GDW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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