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Y985 SUR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,648 mi
Last recorded104,648 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 SUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 104,648 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak middle flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 90,630 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 90,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 81,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,505 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake hose ferrule slight corrosion.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight rear bnrake imbalance.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 72,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake hose ferrule slight corrosion.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight rear bnrake imbalance.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,618 miles

Nearside rear footbrake has a slight bind.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brakes imbalance.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,290 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,049 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2007 55,341 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 50,726 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 50,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,711 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 40,789 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 SUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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.

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What year was Y985 SUR registered?

Y985 SUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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