MOT Status
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140,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Brake performance unable to be tested hand brake cable broken (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has leaK (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ONE SIDE WEARING THIN THEN OTHER (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage not showing cords
rear brake discs slight corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear exhaust box corroded and clamp missing
wiper blades smearing slightly
rear exhaust clamp missing
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AIR BAG light stays on...
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly scored
Off-side rear brake disc slightly corroded and slightly scored
Rear exhaust silencer clamp excessively corroded and broken
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
Steering rack has slight play on mounts under load
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both Side Front Brake Disc Slight Corroded
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust Heat Sheld Insecure..
Slight Leak In Power Steering Rack..
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y173 TCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 Y173 TCS, 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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Y173 TCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2001.
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