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A9 SFY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,934 mi
Last recorded135,934 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 SFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 135,934 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 135,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 128,217 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning light illuminated

Fail 5 Apr 2018 128,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Apr 2017 125,675 miles

Nearside Rear cuts along inner wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 1 Apr 2016 121,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 116,634 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 113,568 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 93,680 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,207 miles

front and rear plate damaged

nearside front drive shaft oil leak

offside headlight stone damage

rack has slight oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 78,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear plate damaged

nearside front drive shaft oil leak

offside headlight stone damage

rack has slight oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,729 miles

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

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

front pads and discs low

rear tyres 2-3mm and worn unevenly inner edges

stone damage offside headlamp

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,428 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,872 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,144 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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A9 SFY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A9 SFY, 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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A9 SFY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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