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Y711 EBB

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,977 mi
Last recorded118,977 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY711 EBB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 118,977 miles

Nearside Rear lens slightly damaged / no white light

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 114,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 113,699 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded from brake flexie to brake calipers

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 109,645 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 105,938 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 105,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 101,804 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 94,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 89,567 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 70,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 83,474 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 74,795 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 68,892 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,496 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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Y711 EBB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y711 EBB, 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 Y711 EBB registered?

Y711 EBB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y711 EBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y711 EBB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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