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Y995 OBE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

180,296 mi
Last recorded180,296 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 OBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 180,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 180,296 miles

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

1 EXHAUST MOUNTING DETACHED FROM PIPE BUT STILL SUPPORTING PIPE

2 EXHAUST CLAMPS CORRODED AND WEEK

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 172,556 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 165,562 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 145,148 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 128,784 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 113,091 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 97,472 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 81,367 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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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Y995 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y995 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 Y995 OBE registered?

Y995 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y995 OBE safe to buy?

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