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Y902 ACL

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,971 mi
Last recorded106,971 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY902 ACL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 106,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens broken / damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip lower centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

tempory repair to n/s/r/ wheel arch . more permanent repair needed

Fail 18 Dec 2019 106,971 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side brake slower to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch has sharp edges caused by corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding service and parking brake bind after application of parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple splits to outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens broken / damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip lower centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 105,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 103,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,411 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 94,464 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 94,464 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 90,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,754 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 81,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,425 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear parking brake slight binding

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,080 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,568 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,443 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,111 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 44,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y902 ACL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y902 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 Y902 ACL registered?

Y902 ACL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y902 ACL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y902 ACL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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