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Y811 OPY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,505 mi
Last recorded110,505 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 OPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,505 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,607 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 90,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 78,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 78,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 68,725 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 60,665 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 60,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,304 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,839 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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Y811 OPY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 Y811 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.

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What year was Y811 OPY registered?

Y811 OPY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y811 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y811 OPY 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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