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Y728 PVV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,096 mi
Last recorded96,096 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 PVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 96,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,511 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,998 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,765 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,387 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,992 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jul 2013 76,992 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,843 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine check lamp on constanley

o/s/r tyre stariting to crack in tread area

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,546 miles

slight surface corrosion showing on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2010 68,717 miles

o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged on inner edge

slight corrosion on both rear discs

Pass 22 Jul 2009 66,009 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,035 miles

rear discs rusting

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,473 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 59,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2006 53,086 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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Y728 PVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y728 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 Y728 PVV registered?

Y728 PVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y728 PVV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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