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Y883 GLG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,466 mi
Last recorded130,466 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 GLG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 130,466 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,236 miles

slight blow on front and centre exhaust joints

Fail 2 Aug 2011 103,236 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight blow on front and centre exhaust joints

Fail 24 Jun 2011 130,135 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 115,100 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 115,100 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 101,924 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 101,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 81,285 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,400 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 49,397 miles

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,404 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 38,404 miles

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

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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Y883 GLG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y883 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 Y883 GLG registered?

Y883 GLG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y883 GLG safe to buy?

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