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Y853 GNH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,004 mi
Last recorded84,004 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 GNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 84,004 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,296 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,849 miles

Rear Fuel filter and connections corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 77,849 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel filter and connections corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,423 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 77,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,710 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 76,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,243 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,140 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,374 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 59,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose

both front wipers split

Fail 2 Aug 2012 59,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose

both front wipers split

Fail 30 Aug 2011 48,000 miles

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

both front wipers poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,000 miles

both front wipers poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2011 47,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

offside inner cv gaiter leaking

stone chip in nearside headlamp

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,012 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

on both rear tyres side whall perished

Fail 3 Aug 2010 36,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

on both rear tyres side whall perished

Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,544 miles

wheels been curbed, hazard switch sticks, drivers seat marked

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,003 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 31,003 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 28,659 miles

all wheels been curbed

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,007 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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Y853 GNH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y853 GNH, 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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Y853 GNH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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