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Y984 GBD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,654 mi
Last recorded115,654 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 GBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 115,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 111,854 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 108,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

management light on

Fail 3 Aug 2011 108,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

management light on

Pass 18 May 2010 105,675 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 105,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2009 103,274 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 103,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 May 2008 94,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 94,080 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 82,358 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 70,958 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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Y984 GBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y984 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y984 GBD registered?

Y984 GBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y984 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y984 GBD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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