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Y752 GYJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,777 mi
Last recorded94,777 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY752 GYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,777 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front number plate is damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,540 miles

front number plate is damaged

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,817 miles

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

Front wiper blades worn.

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 66,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front wiper blades worn.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,792 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,035 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 62,853 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,840 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

front wipers smeary

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,795 miles

Could not fully inspect o/s/r seat belt/buckle as child seat fitted

Front registration plate cracked

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2007 45,379 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 38,017 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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Y752 GYJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y752 GYJ, 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 Y752 GYJ registered?

Y752 GYJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y752 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y752 GYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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