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Y812 ABL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,486 mi
Last recorded127,486 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 127,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear exhaust deteriorated and heat shield insecure

rear tyres wearing unevenly and perrishing

slightly low reading nsr handbrake

Pass 7 Feb 2013 123,169 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 119,331 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres worn unevenly / slightly out of shape

Fail 23 May 2011 119,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre showing wear and has minor cuts in tread

rear tyres worn unevenly / slightly out of shape

Pass 28 May 2010 111,090 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 102,249 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 94,056 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Jun 2007 84,551 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 69,874 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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Y812 ABL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y812 ABL, 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 Y812 ABL registered?

Y812 ABL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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