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Y881 GLG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,061 mi
Last recorded82,061 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 GLG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,061 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 80,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,768 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 78,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flex. (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear to mid exhaust clamp rusted.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,781 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear exhaust clamp some rust.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 72,646 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 69,844 miles

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

drivers wiper split

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,844 miles

drivers wiper split

Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,403 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2009 61,857 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 59,983 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 57,879 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 56,182 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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Y881 GLG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y881 GLG, 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 Y881 GLG registered?

Y881 GLG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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