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Y817 VOP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,949 mi
Last recorded114,949 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 VOP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 May 2017 114,949 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 107,276 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 97,289 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 85,030 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 72,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 59,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,754 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 20 May 2010 46,273 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 39,508 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 33,843 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 27,430 miles

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

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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Y817 VOP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y817 VOP, 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 Y817 VOP registered?

Y817 VOP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y817 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y817 VOP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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