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Y971 SUR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,549 mi
Last recorded61,549 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 SUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,549 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and worn on the inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has superficial damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,977 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between the treads

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2013 51,902 miles

All four tyres cracking between the treads

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has superficial damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust joint clamp missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,902 miles

All four tyres cracking between the treads

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre has superficial damage to the outer sidewall

Oil leak

Rear exhaust joint clamp missing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,689 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,754 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 36,818 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,588 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,786 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges close to legal limit

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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Y971 SUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y971 SUR, 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 Y971 SUR registered?

Y971 SUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y971 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y971 SUR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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