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Y822 ABL

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,195 mi
Last recorded118,195 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 118,195 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,943 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 82,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,953 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,302 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 79,685 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,685 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,297 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 78,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 75,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TCA Bushes slight splitting

Fail 25 Nov 2008 69,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TCA Bushes slight splitting

Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,075 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 58,308 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 52,581 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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Y822 ABL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 Y822 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y822 ABL registered?

Y822 ABL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y822 ABL safe to buy?

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