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Y914 BAR

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,771 mi
Last recorded113,771 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo86,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY914 BAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 113,771 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2008 113,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2008 107,337 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 107,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 92,214 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 78,051 miles

Offside front tyre legal limit

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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Y914 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 86,034 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y914 BAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y914 BAR registered?

Y914 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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