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B3 YEY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,775 mi
Last recorded97,775 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 YEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 97,775 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 97,750 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 97,624 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 91,590 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,011 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,963 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 80,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,645 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,283 miles

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

slight wear rear discs and pads

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,832 miles

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

rear unner tyres in poor condition.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,201 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,436 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 55,315 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,677 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,006 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 45,349 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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B3 YEY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B3 YEY, 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 B3 YEY registered?

B3 YEY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is B3 YEY safe to buy?

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