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Y705 BLB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,113 mi
Last recorded69,113 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 BLB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,113 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,322 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2015 67,322 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,668 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,294 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,742 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 50,212 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,824 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,132 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,845 miles

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

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

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

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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Y705 BLB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 Y705 BLB, 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 Y705 BLB registered?

Y705 BLB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y705 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y705 BLB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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