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Y876 AJF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,723 mi
Last recorded138,723 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 AJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 138,723 miles

near side front floor slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 120,162 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2010 120,162 miles

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 101,208 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 81,310 miles

offside front inner cv boot slight leaking of grease

Pass 18 Aug 2007 56,772 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,329 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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Y876 AJF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y876 AJF, 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 Y876 AJF registered?

Y876 AJF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y876 AJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y876 AJF shows 7 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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