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Y238 FFJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,003 mi
Last recorded143,003 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 FFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 143,003 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 143,003 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 142,593 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 142,582 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 134,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 125,156 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 125,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 117,162 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 117,132 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 106,567 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 102,886 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes started to split

exhaust started to corrode

handbrake efficiency very poor 17%

long handbrake travel

small chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2006 102,879 miles

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?

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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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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