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Y954 OBE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,553 mi
Last recorded179,553 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 OBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 179,553 miles

offside mirror damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2013 179,549 miles

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 166,199 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2012 166,199 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2010 154,087 miles

o/s/r brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 5 Oct 2010 154,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Sep 2009 146,246 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 133,360 miles

slight corossion on n/s/r brake flexi

Fail 17 Sep 2008 133,360 miles

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

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

slight corossion on n/s/r brake flexi

Pass 11 Sep 2007 113,570 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 113,570 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid low

Pass 12 Oct 2006 96,058 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 72,720 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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Y954 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y954 OBE, 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 Y954 OBE registered?

Y954 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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