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Y643 OBJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,812 mi
Last recorded103,812 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 OBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,812 miles

slight blow from exhaust

travel in handbrake

Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,052 miles

both front tyres badly perished/cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,052 miles

Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres badly perished/cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,323 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 64,541 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,244 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 57,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,860 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 45,946 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and have small cuts

Pass 30 Jul 2005 39,338 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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Y643 OBJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y643 OBJ, 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 Y643 OBJ registered?

Y643 OBJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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