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Y833 DGP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,864 mi
Last recorded110,864 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 DGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 107,826 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 97,313 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,687 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,590 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low. Baffles loose in rear silencer.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 69,209 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 69,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,604 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 37,579 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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Y833 DGP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y833 DGP, 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 Y833 DGP registered?

Y833 DGP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y833 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y833 DGP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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