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Y726 PVV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,679 mi
Last recorded194,679 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 PVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 194,679 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 198,000 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 183,265 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 176,586 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 169,813 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 164,336 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 157,038 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 148,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r brake hose ferrule slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2008 140,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 140,524 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 127,513 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 117,016 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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Y726 PVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel 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 Y726 PVV, 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 Y726 PVV registered?

Y726 PVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y726 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y726 PVV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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