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Y912 GUH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,438 mi
Last recorded138,438 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 GUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 138,438 miles

corrosion front strut tubes

corrosion both rear hose ferrules

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust rear box deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 20 Oct 2015 131,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust flex joint deteriorated and slight blow

pitting rear discs

slight blow rear section of exhaust

Pass 16 Oct 2014 130,661 miles

corrosion on strut tubes

pitting on rear brake discs

slight blow and deterioration from exhaust centre joint

Pass 28 Oct 2013 128,779 miles

corrosion on strut tubes

exhaust flex joint deteriorated and blowing slightly

pitting on offside rear brake disc

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

stonechip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

Pass 31 Oct 2012 122,573 miles

both front strut tubes corroded

both rear tyres worn unevenly

pitting on offside rear brake disc

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 12 Nov 2011 116,206 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

nearside rear shoack absorber weeping

pitting on offside rear brake disc

Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,497 miles

damage on offside front inner wheel rim

slight movement in nearside front strut tube

Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,446 miles

Oil leak

covers fitted to outer sills

r/n/s tyre worn on inner edge

steering rack mountings flexing on bulk head

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,384 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

o/s steering rack mounting flexing on bulkhead

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2008 63,384 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

covers fitted to outer sills

damage to o/s door mirror

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

o/s steering rack mounting flexing on bulkhead

Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,477 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

movement in o/s front bulkhead within steering rack area but not excessive.

Fail 4 Oct 2007 55,477 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

movement in o/s front bulkhead within steering rack area but not excessive.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 41,989 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in tyre

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y912 GUH 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 84.6%.

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 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 Y912 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y912 GUH registered?

Y912 GUH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y912 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y912 GUH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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