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Y922 GUH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,486 mi
Last recorded130,486 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY922 GUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 130,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 130,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 124,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,902 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 119,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 95,138 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 113,178 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 113,178 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 101,112 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 101,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,463 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 66,092 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 65,832 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 58,502 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,637 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 52,452 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,615 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 50,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 44,726 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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Y922 GUH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y922 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 Y922 GUH registered?

Y922 GUH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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