MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All Tyres Mishapen
Corrosion Around Offside Front Strut Mount (Under Bonnet)
Front & Rear Brake Discs Heavy Pitting & Corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brakes Grabbing
Front Driveshafts Corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front To Rear Exhaust System Heavy Corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre Splitting Tread
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front ABS Sensor Has A Bolt Fixing Missing, But Still Secure
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake Pipes & Brake Calipers Heavy Corrosion
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
All Tyres Mishapen
Corrosion Around Offside Front Strut Mount (Under Bonnet)
Front & Rear Brake Discs Heavy Pitting & Corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brakes Grabbing
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Driveshafts Corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front To Rear Exhaust System Heavy Corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre Splitting Tread
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front ABS Sensor Has A Bolt Fixing Missing, But Still Secure
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake Pipes & Brake Calipers Heavy Corrosion
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
center exhaust heat shield loose
hose clip from fuel filler neck missing not leaking at time of test but recommend replacement as soon as possable
rear wiper blade perished
tyre tread depths both front and n/s/r 4.5mm o/s/r 5.5mm 205/50r16v
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
center exhaust heat shield loose
hose clip from fuel filler neck missing not leaking at time of test but recommend replacement as soon as possable
rear wiper blade perished
tyre tread depths both front and n/s/r 4.5mm o/s/r 5.5mm 205/50r16v
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear number plate slightly detiorated
slight leak power steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
o/s/r brake disc pitted
rear number plate slightly detiorated
slight leak power steering rack
TYRES 20550R16V n/s/f 5.0mm o/s/f 4.0mm n/s/r 6.0mm o/s/r 6.5mm spare is space saver
both headlamps aim on upper limits
both rear tyres worn low on inner edge n/s/r to 1.6mm o/s/r to 2.0mm, various dents and scratches to car, oil residue on upper o/s of engine, both front lower arm outer bushes split - no play at test time
surface corrosion on exhaust and is knocking int. on heat shield near fuel tank, o/s/r brake disc partly corroded on face and squeeks when used, rear brakes out of balance but all brakes met MOT standards at time of test
both front wishbones rear bushes started to split
exhaust started to corrode
handbrake efficiency very poor 17%
long handbrake travel
small chips in windscreen
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
both front wishbones rear bushes started to split
exhaust started to corrode
front brake pads very thin
rear brake discs corroding
small chips in windscreen
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Y238 FFJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 Y238 FFJ, 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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Y238 FFJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2001.
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