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Y639 GHU

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,861 mi
Last recorded176,861 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY639 GHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 176,861 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Corrosion forming under side at rear

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded + clamp

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 171,920 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust silencer & clamp corroded/poor

Under body corrosion forming

Under trays & sill covers fitted

washers poor

Pass 22 Sep 2017 165,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt fraying

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

Offside Front Washer poor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear silencer + clamp corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 159,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt fraying

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear tyres devoid of tread inside edge

Under trays/sill covers fitted

Washers poor

Pass 26 Oct 2015 151,321 miles

All tyres low on edges

Child seat fitted to o/s/r

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fraying

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 142,303 miles

1/rear silencer corroded

2/slight binding n/s/r brake

3/n/s/r tyre low inside edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 136,320 miles

1/rear silencer corroded

2/sill covers & undertray fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 128,166 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 124,476 miles

1/undertrays fitted

2/sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 119,289 miles

1/front tyres getting low on outside edges

2/sill covers fitted

3/undertray fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2010 119,289 miles

1/front tyres getting low on outside edges

2/sill covers fitted

3/undertray fitted

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 113,802 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 113,802 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

signs of leaks at fuel tank.all wiper blades splitting .sill covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 101,161 miles

1/rear no.plate poor

2/damp around fuel tank

3/undertray fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2009 101,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1/rear no.plate poor

2/damp around fuel tank

3/undertray fitted

4/long handbrake travel

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 90,016 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 90,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,263 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 64,887 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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Y639 GHU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y639 GHU, 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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Y639 GHU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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