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Y899 ACL

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,732 mi
Last recorded79,732 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 ACL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,732 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 79,730 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 73,543 miles

N/s rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

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

O/s rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 73,543 miles

N/s rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/s rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,465 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 67,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,957 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres very close to limit

bulkhead flexing on steering lock to lock check

n/s/rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Fail 14 Oct 2009 59,957 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres very close to limit

bulkhead flexing on steering lock to lock check

n/s/rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,636 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front suspension legs slightly corroded

rear exhaust heat guard insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,085 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,234 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 27,226 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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Y899 ACL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y899 ACL, 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 Y899 ACL registered?

Y899 ACL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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