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Y835 DGP

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,875 mi
Last recorded114,875 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 DGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 114,875 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 114,875 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 110,810 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 96,996 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,843 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 86,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,359 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,411 miles

slight leak on power steering rack.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,253 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,934 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 84,467 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 78,890 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 73,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 66,670 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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Y835 DGP 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 85.7%.

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 Y835 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y835 DGP registered?

Y835 DGP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y835 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y835 DGP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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