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Y828 PKY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,646 mi
Last recorded145,646 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 PKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 145,646 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 140,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 140,380 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 133,403 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 133,403 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 126,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

inner side wall cut on n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 126,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

inner side wall cut on n/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2010 121,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 121,505 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 109,819 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 92,992 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,322 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 56,190 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 45,201 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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Y828 PKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y828 PKY, 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 Y828 PKY registered?

Y828 PKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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