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Y178 YTP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,097 mi
Last recorded111,097 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 YTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,097 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 111,089 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 109,826 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum level (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 109,673 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum level (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

engine mil lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Nov 2019 106,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 100,761 miles

engine management light on

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear floor pans corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 92,542 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 92,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,400 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge, but not part of the measurable tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 2 Aug 2016 82,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge, but not part of the measurable tread

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges, but not part of the measurable tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,012 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 75,012 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,943 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,352 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,027 miles

both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,931 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,127 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,418 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 49,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,954 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 43,954 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,083 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,253 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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Y178 YTP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y178 YTP, 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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Y178 YTP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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