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Y731 YVV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,810 mi
Last recorded118,810 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 YVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,810 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,214 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,983 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 98,584 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,340 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,531 miles

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

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

slightl bulge in n/s/f tyres sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,339 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,434 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 83,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,781 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,288 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 46,213 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,909 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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Y731 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 Y731 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 Y731 YVV registered?

Y731 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y731 YVV 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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