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Y985 OBE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,675 mi
Last recorded117,675 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 OBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 117,675 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 115,740 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,748 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 110,453 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 110,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 105,012 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 97,675 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 89,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 89,933 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,823 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 71,438 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 65,529 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 56,467 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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Y985 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y985 OBE, 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 Y985 OBE registered?

Y985 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y985 OBE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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