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Y647 GDW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,063 mi
Last recorded83,063 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY647 GDW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,063 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded and loose but exhaust still secure

Fail 4 Nov 2015 83,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded and loose but exhaust still secure

Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,682 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine light on

Fail 8 Oct 2014 77,682 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine light on

Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,625 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,772 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 63,772 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,367 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,470 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 38,405 miles

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

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

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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Y647 GDW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y647 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 Y647 GDW registered?

Y647 GDW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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