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Y956 OBE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,156 mi
Last recorded131,156 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 OBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 131,156 miles

EML on

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 130,987 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

EML on

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 117,934 miles

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

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

eml on.

n/s mirror damaged.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 110,174 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

handbrake lever close to maximum travel

Fail 25 Feb 2010 110,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management lamp illuminated

handbrake lever close to maximum travel

Pass 11 Feb 2009 103,140 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 96,486 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 96,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 87,148 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 87,143 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 78,599 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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Y956 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y956 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y956 OBE registered?

Y956 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y956 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 OBE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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