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Y216 OWO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,788 mi
Last recorded143,788 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 OWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 143,788 miles

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

Oil leak from turbo.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 139,596 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre on limit wearing out of shape inside edge badly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly wearing out of shape

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 133,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 133,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 126,316 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 120,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tailpipe deteriated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 113,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

front discs appear worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 107,323 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 107,323 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,834 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 84,264 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,426 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y216 OWO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y216 OWO, 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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Y216 OWO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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