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Y864 YAP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,031 mi
Last recorded90,031 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY864 YAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,031 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 86,553 miles

nearside rear floor corroded

parking lever high

rear brake pads worn

Fail 20 Mar 2013 86,553 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear floor corroded

parking lever high

rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,735 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slight play

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 16 Mar 2011 77,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front suspension arm bushes slight play

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,335 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 72,335 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,995 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,856 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,702 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 54,702 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Mar 2006 48,541 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 48,541 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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Y864 YAP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y864 YAP, 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 Y864 YAP registered?

Y864 YAP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y864 YAP safe to buy?

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