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Y712 YVV

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,088 mi
Last recorded131,088 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 YVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 131,088 miles

eml on.

front number plate cracked.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 131,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on.

front number plate cracked.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 131,003 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

bonnet latch seized

engine oil leak from offside

Pass 18 Sep 2009 115,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 88,960 miles

both freont tyres close to 1.6 legall limit

Fail 8 Nov 2006 88,929 miles

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

slight inbalance rear brakes

Pass 7 Nov 2005 68,257 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

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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Y712 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y712 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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What year was Y712 YVV registered?

Y712 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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