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Y916 GUH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,169 mi
Last recorded83,169 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 GUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,169 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 83,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 124,806 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,084 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,561 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,353 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,156 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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Y916 GUH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y916 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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What year was Y916 GUH registered?

Y916 GUH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y916 GUH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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