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Y952 GNJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,221 mi
Last recorded96,221 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 GNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,221 miles

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

Rear exhaust box tatty.

Slight oil leak from gear box.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,707 miles

both front brake discs surface corrosion

rear exhaust tatty with corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2016 91,707 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

both front brake discs surface corrosion

rear exhaust tatty with corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,717 miles

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

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

off side front seat slightly insecure.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,956 miles

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2012 77,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust deteriorating

front brake pads getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,550 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front brake pads getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,293 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

suspect puncture nearside rear.

Pass 30 May 2009 68,078 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 67,998 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2008 61,092 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 61,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S Front tyre wearing edges slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2007 53,128 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,128 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 43,389 miles

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)

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 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y952 GNJ, 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 GNJ registered?

Y952 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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