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Y636 YBP

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,583 mi
Last recorded114,583 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 YBP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 114,583 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,751 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 100,622 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,453 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 89,652 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 89,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,567 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 69,227 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,133 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 59,133 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,987 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,215 miles

nearside rear tyre baddly perished with deep splits in tread area

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,060 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 31,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside front spotlight broken

Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside front spotlight broken

Pass 8 May 2006 30,050 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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Y636 YBP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y636 YBP, 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 Y636 YBP registered?

Y636 YBP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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