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Y939 DBA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,374 mi
Last recorded82,374 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 DBA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 82,374 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 81,777 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 81,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 79,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,049 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,091 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,084 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,058 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 62,058 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,641 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,973 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 36,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 36,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,182 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,683 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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Y939 DBA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y939 DBA, 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 Y939 DBA registered?

Y939 DBA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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