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Y705 YVV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,900 mi
Last recorded179,900 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 YVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 179,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 176,686 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 170,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 170,706 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 163,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2011 160,280 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perishing

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2010 156,071 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Aug 2010 156,043 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 145,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 129,074 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 116,445 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 89,357 miles

ofsr wheel slightly bent. †nsf and ofsf tyres have slpits not to cord (strongly advise asap)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y705 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YVV, 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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Y705 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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