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Y766 YVV

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,162 mi
Last recorded165,162 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 YVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 165,162 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front exhaust blowing

Pass 7 Jun 2022 161,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 155,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 153,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 153,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 149,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 146,059 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both weathered (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 143,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 139,998 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 139,971 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 139,960 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 139,952 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 139,947 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 139,452 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 139,444 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 136,040 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 136,040 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 127,394 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 127,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 112,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 3 Oct 2007 100,607 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 83,891 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 83,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y766 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y766 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 Y766 YVV registered?

Y766 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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