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Y792 ABL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,462 mi
Last recorded81,462 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 81,462 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 73,242 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 68,100 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 68,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 62,300 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,139 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 46,824 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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Y792 ABL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y792 ABL, 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 Y792 ABL registered?

Y792 ABL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y792 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y792 ABL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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