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Y803 DNV

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,633 mi
Last recorded102,633 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 DNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 102,633 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Tyre size different front to rear

Fail 22 May 2017 102,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 missing (4.2.A.1e)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Tyre size different front to rear

Fail 25 Jun 2012 102,627 miles

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

ecu light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 97,739 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 87,468 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,462 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 67,436 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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Y803 DNV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y803 DNV, 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 Y803 DNV registered?

Y803 DNV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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