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Y804 DNV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,738 mi
Last recorded59,738 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY804 DNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2018 59,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

engine oil light on

Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,707 miles

e,m,l is on

Fail 11 Jul 2016 57,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

e,m,l is on

Pass 27 Jun 2015 53,070 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 53,070 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,764 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,723 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,079 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,219 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 40,327 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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Y804 DNV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y804 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 Y804 DNV registered?

Y804 DNV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y804 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y804 DNV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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