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Y802 VHR

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,135 mi
Last recorded60,135 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY802 VHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,135 miles

Nearside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,434 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,567 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 45,517 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 45,516 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,327 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,285 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

movement in bulkhead when steering wheel turned

Fail 19 Sep 2008 39,285 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

movement in bulkhead when steering wheel turned

Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,544 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

noise to front brakes when pedal applied

slight movement to offside rear wheel bearing

slight play to steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,088 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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Y802 VHR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y802 VHR, 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 Y802 VHR registered?

Y802 VHR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y802 VHR safe to buy?

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