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Y211 VKH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,395 mi
Last recorded67,395 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY211 VKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,395 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected os and ns front brake disc back plates and calliper frames heavily corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected os and ns rear calliper back plates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns front hoses to calliper's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front outer pipes to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. os and ns (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both front transverse pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

os and ns front brake back plates heavily corroded

rear axle corroded heavily

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

vehicle underside, suspension, steering and brake components all heavily corroded due to being not used

Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,357 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary catch stiff in operation

brake pedal feels slightly spongey .service brake working ok

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust silencer corroded

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2022 67,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor nr drain hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear service brake effort low

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary catch stiff in operation

rear exhaust silencer corroded

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2019 67,307 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE,SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES REAR ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,588 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS HEAVILY CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORROSION ON BOTH SIDES FRONT AND REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF OUTER (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 16 Aug 2018 66,583 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured OSF BAULK HEAD (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH REAR (4.7.2 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged AT OS STEERING RACK MOUNT (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS HEAVILY CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORROSION ON BOTH SIDES FRONT AND REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR AND OSF BRAKE HOSE FERULES (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF OUTER (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,443 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,623 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,063 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,883 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,062 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,034 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,122 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,551 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 38,551 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,925 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,711 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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Y211 VKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y211 VKH, 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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Y211 VKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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