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Y639 YBP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,098 mi
Last recorded99,098 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY639 YBP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2014 99,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front antiroll bar end link lower bushes starting to perish

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r disc corroded on outer face

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front antiroll bar end link lower bushes starting to perish

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r disc corroded on outer face

Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,568 miles

exhaust system rusty but not blowing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,761 miles

rear exhaust clamp coroded thru

Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,366 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,935 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,350 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,094 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,875 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,696 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,406 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 YBP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y639 YBP registered?

Y639 YBP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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