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Y952 AEX

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,705 mi
Last recorded109,705 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 AEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 109,705 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 7 Feb 2018 108,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 107,703 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 106,521 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 104,381 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 102,106 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,316 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,308 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,904 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 93,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,285 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 80,770 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 73,357 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 73,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 64,193 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 57,321 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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Y952 AEX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y952 AEX, 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 Y952 AEX registered?

Y952 AEX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y952 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y952 AEX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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