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Y944 PVY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,746 mi
Last recorded71,746 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 PVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 71,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 70,732 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 70,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,899 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 66,179 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 66,090 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,524 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,029 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,639 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,778 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,896 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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Y944 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y944 PVY, 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 Y944 PVY registered?

Y944 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y944 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y944 PVY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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