MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
The engine management light is on
both front tyres worn down on both edges
front and rear discs in poor condition
front bakes only just met the minimum of 25% out of balance reqirement front discs in poor condition and need replacing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both front tyres worn down on both edges
front and rear discs in poor condition
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front strut legs rusty.
front flexible pipe slight blow.
handbrake cable gaitors split.
o/s/f and n/s/r tyres down too legal limit.
o/s/r tyure down too 2mm.
pas pipe damp.
stone chips in windscreen.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear pads aand discs worn low
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear pads and discs worn low
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y986 GBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 Y986 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 Y986 GBD registered?
Y986 GBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2001.
Is Y986 GBD safe to buy?
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