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Y172 OFW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,391 mi
Last recorded149,391 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 OFW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 149,391 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 149,373 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 143,989 miles

nsr wheel arch rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2019 143,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr wheel arch rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2018 136,089 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 136,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 128,209 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 128,046 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 120,254 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 106,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 96,172 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,467 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,762 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 75,369 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 66,708 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,845 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 44,879 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut but not yet showing chords

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,297 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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Y172 OFW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y172 OFW, 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 Y172 OFW registered?

Y172 OFW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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