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Y768 DCY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

165,768 mi
Last recorded165,768 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 DCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 165,768 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 165,641 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 156,129 miles

Floor area on nearside and offside is in poor condition due to slight corrosion. Several areas may need repairing

Pass 27 May 2014 149,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 139,296 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 134,070 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 124,369 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 114,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 106,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 96,102 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 87,824 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 79,231 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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Y768 DCY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y768 DCY, 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 Y768 DCY registered?

Y768 DCY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2001.

Is Y768 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y768 DCY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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