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Y832 ABL

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,970 mi
Last recorded135,970 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 135,970 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 135,108 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 135,108 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 120,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 107,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 107,586 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 101,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 101,545 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,247 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heat shield adrift

o/s/f seatbelt slow to recoikl

rear exhaust clamp badly rusted

Pass 20 Sep 2006 82,083 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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Y832 ABL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y832 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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Y832 ABL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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