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Y984 GOU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,002 miles

wiper blades split

Fail 2 Jun 2015 100,002 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

wiper blades split

Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,580 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 90,499 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

O/S rear tyre out of shape when rotated

Rear brake pipe flexible hoses connection corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 84,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

N/S front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

O/S rear tyre out of shape when rotated

Oil leak

Rear brake pipe flexible hoses connection corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,795 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 77,780 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,278 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 47,590 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 43,271 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 GOU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y984 GOU, 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 Y984 GOU registered?

Y984 GOU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y984 GOU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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