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Y933 BAR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,898 mi
Last recorded109,898 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 BAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 109,898 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 107,538 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 107,530 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 107,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 102,378 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 75,750 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,731 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 59,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 49,791 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 45,134 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y933 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y933 BAR, 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 Y933 BAR registered?

Y933 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y933 BAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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