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Y953 CNV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

220,513 mi
Last recorded220,513 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 CNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 220,513 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front no plate damaged but ok to read

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Inner c/vboot poor condition but not leaking

Offside Rear handbrake reading slightly low

Fail 25 Jun 2014 189,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 189,885 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 181,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 180,959 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

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

n/s/r brake pads becoming low

Pass 23 Oct 2012 173,611 miles

Bulk head flexing with steering movement

Engine managment light on

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Plastic sill covers fitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 173,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Drive shaft inner seals seepage

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak

PLastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 168,534 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 154,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 142,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Turbo heat sheild loose

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 127,852 miles

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

both front lower wishbone bushes slightly perished

both rear tyres are slightly fetherd on the inner edge

nsf tyre has slight wear on outer edge

osf inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Apr 2008 113,692 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres steped slightly on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2007 99,936 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 90,418 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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Y953 CNV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y953 CNV, 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 Y953 CNV registered?

Y953 CNV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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