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Y809 OPY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,243 mi
Last recorded125,243 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 OPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 125,243 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 119,112 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 112,230 miles

front section exhaust loose within its clamps [blowing near to legal limit] recomend further investigation /rear silencer becoming rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2014 109,796 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres worn very unevenly 205/50r16 87v

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 27 Mar 2014 109,795 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres worn very unevenly 205/50r16 87v

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 21 Mar 2013 95,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 85,692 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,692 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,792 miles

front pads worn

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

plastic side skirts fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,087 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to all brake pipes under vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,087 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to all brake pipes under vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f/mirror outer cover missing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,491 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 55,277 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,268 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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Y809 OPY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y809 OPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y809 OPY registered?

Y809 OPY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y809 OPY safe to buy?

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