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Y986 GBD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,898 mi
Last recorded159,898 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 GBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 159,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 148,439 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 148,406 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 135,212 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 135,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 124,911 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 122,500 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 105,743 miles

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.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 92,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear pads aand discs worn low

Fail 16 Mar 2006 92,096 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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