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Y76 SDD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,348 mi
Last recorded78,348 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 SDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,348 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 78,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 69,425 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,750 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 57,692 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 55,538 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 SDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SDD, 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 SDD registered?

Y76 SDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y76 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y76 SDD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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