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Y969 PVY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,521 mi
Last recorded84,521 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 PVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,521 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,519 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,179 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 82,117 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,694 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 80,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,364 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,634 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 73,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear solencer corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,111 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 68,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,665 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,112 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,351 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,730 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,369 miles

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

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

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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Y969 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y969 PVY, 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 Y969 PVY registered?

Y969 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y969 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y969 PVY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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