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Y76 PVY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,244 mi
Last recorded75,244 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 PVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 75,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates water damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 73,212 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 4 May 2018 73,176 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 10 May 2017 71,225 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 71,190 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre mi cro cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,843 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 67,232 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,573 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,318 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,357 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,048 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 46,351 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,923 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)

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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Y76 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y76 PVY, 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 Y76 PVY registered?

Y76 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y76 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y76 PVY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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