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Y895 BAR

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,699 mi
Last recorded92,699 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 BAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 92,699 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,850 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Aug 2014 90,850 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jun 2013 87,514 miles

Engine oil leak Exhaust rubber perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,514 miles

Engine oil leak Exhaust rubber perished

Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,401 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 76,921 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 74,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 72,400 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 56,253 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 48,172 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2005 48,172 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y895 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y895 BAR, 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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Y895 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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