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X566 PBY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,652 mi
Last recorded138,652 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX566 PBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 138,652 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 May 2013 138,512 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 128,221 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 128,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 128,083 miles

Centre Lower Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside headlamp glass chip

Front tyres scrubbed on inner edges and perished on sidewalls. Nearside has a cut to outer sidewall.

Front undertray damaged/broken.

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 120,212 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 120,039 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 108,504 miles

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

slight damage offside door mirror

Fail 4 Sep 2009 108,504 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage offside door mirror

Pass 1 Jul 2008 90,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 76,142 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 62,450 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X566 PBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X566 PBY, 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 X566 PBY registered?

X566 PBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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