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Y918 ONP

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,839 mi
Last recorded101,839 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 ONP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 101,839 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 98,253 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 95,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

advice front and rear brake discs

advice power steering rack.

advice rear suspension bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2009 89,714 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 89,714 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 85,879 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 85,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 59,837 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 46,281 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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Y918 ONP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y918 ONP, 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 Y918 ONP registered?

Y918 ONP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y918 ONP safe to buy?

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