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Y762 GYJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,318 mi
Last recorded113,318 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY762 GYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 113,318 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 107,812 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 104,655 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2013 99,631 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 97,231 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 94,100 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 90,849 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,472 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 74,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,396 miles

nearside rear brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

Fail 20 Aug 2008 44,396 miles

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

nearside rear brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,288 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear shocks damp

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,781 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 37,781 miles

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

Bulkhead sealant cracked.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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Y762 GYJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y762 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 Y762 GYJ registered?

Y762 GYJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y762 GYJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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