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Y962 CNV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,634 mi
Last recorded171,634 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 CNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 171,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 171,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 167,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 167,296 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 160,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted .

d/s front side repeater has water in it . ??

Fail 29 Aug 2013 152,841 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

d/s front inner cv gaiter leaking grease . but secure .

Pass 29 Aug 2013 152,841 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

d/s front inner cv gaiter leaking grease . but secure .

Pass 12 Jun 2012 148,995 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 148,995 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 136,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 122,476 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 103,226 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 91,269 miles

Both Rear Tyres slightly lumpy on tread

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 91,269 miles

Both Rear Tyres slightly lumpy on tread

Pass 19 Jul 2007 75,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 64,326 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y962 CNV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 Y962 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 Y962 CNV registered?

Y962 CNV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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