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Y894 GUH

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,233 mi
Last recorded86,233 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 GUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 86,233 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,390 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 82,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 78,723 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,758 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,485 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,190 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 63,188 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 59,106 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 59,106 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 49,255 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 49,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 May 2008 43,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s sill cover damaged

n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

slight judder on rear brakes

Fail 24 May 2008 43,356 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s sill cover damaged

n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/r tyre walls cracked and split

Pass 25 May 2007 34,529 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 26,308 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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Y894 GUH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y894 GUH, 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 Y894 GUH registered?

Y894 GUH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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