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Y964 OBE

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,310 mi
Last recorded135,310 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY964 OBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2009 135,310 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 135,310 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 125,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 110,464 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 96,344 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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Y964 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y964 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 Y964 OBE registered?

Y964 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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