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Y983 GBD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,411 mi
Last recorded158,411 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 GBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 158,411 miles

Body has slight corrosion All floor pans have corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Spare wheel well. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear uneven wear

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 147,674 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 138,772 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 134,859 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 122,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Jets slightly blocked but still clear screen

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 122,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Jets slightly blocked but still clear screen

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 111,231 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 103,432 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 96,454 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,645 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 78,827 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2006 72,238 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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Y983 GBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y983 GBD, 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 Y983 GBD registered?

Y983 GBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y983 GBD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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