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Y834 OPY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,207 mi
Last recorded105,207 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY834 OPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 105,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sills covered

Fail 31 Jan 2012 105,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sills covered

Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

slight lift o/s/f ball joint

Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,640 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 77,640 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,843 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,118 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 62,113 miles

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

small hole in off side front headlight lens

Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,189 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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Y834 OPY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc 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 Y834 OPY, 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 Y834 OPY registered?

Y834 OPY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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