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Y903 GUH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,751 mi
Last recorded79,751 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY903 GUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,751 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 79,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight bind n/s/r

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,071 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 72,968 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Track rod end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on Inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,652 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,725 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,892 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,761 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,294 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 18,223 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,875 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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Y903 GUH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y903 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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Y903 GUH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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