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Y188 YEV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,131 mi
Last recorded90,131 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 YEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,131 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside & offside parking brake cables corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 88,035 miles

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

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,500 miles

brake fluid level low

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 15 Mar 2014 87,500 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

engine oil leak(level below minimum mark-1lt 10w-40 added)

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,603 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,398 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 74,003 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 74,003 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 71,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,351 miles

brake master cylinder:dampness all around it and on the face of the serevo,could not find any leak.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 61,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

brake master cylinder:dampness all around it and on the face of the serevo,could not find any leak.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,771 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak dripping onto (cat)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,002 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 39,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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Y188 YEV 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 76.5%.

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 Y188 YEV, 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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Y188 YEV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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