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Y86 PVY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,363 mi
Last recorded84,363 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 PVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 84,363 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 84,362 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush in the centre of the track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding Binding after the parking brake has been pulled on and released (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brakes 27% out of balance

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 81,986 miles
Fail 23 May 2010 81,986 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight scratching to screen

Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 69,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2007 58,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,643 miles

Seepage of lubricant from centre drive shaft boot.

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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Y86 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y86 PVY, 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 Y86 PVY registered?

Y86 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y86 PVY safe to buy?

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