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2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,080 mi
Last recorded92,080 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 SEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 92,080 miles

corroded & holed n/s/f inner wheel arch @ rear

Fail 21 Jul 2021 92,077 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross brake pipe @ ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corroded & holed n/s/f inner wheel arch @ rear

Pass 25 Jul 2020 90,938 miles

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

Fail 21 Jul 2020 90,935 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

Pass 5 Aug 2019 89,442 miles

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

Fail 2 Aug 2019 89,439 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

Pass 3 Aug 2018 86,310 miles

front indicater colour faded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2018 86,307 miles

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

front indicater colour faded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,155 miles

ENGINE MAN LAMP ON

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE @ REAR

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 83,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE @ REAR

O/S/F BRAKE PADS ON METAL BACKING

Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,654 miles

brake pipes corroded n/s/r

damp with oil @ steering rack

engine breather smell

engine man lamp on

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,139 miles

damp with oil @ steering rack

engine man lamp on

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,184 miles

engine man lamp on

oil leak @ gear box

Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,773 miles

engine man lamp on

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn inner edges

oil leak engine

Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,773 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine man lamp on

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn inner edges

oil leak engine

Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,781 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,601 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 65,601 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,662 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,928 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,146 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jun 2006 53,083 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y253 SEO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y253 SEO, 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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What year was Y253 SEO registered?

Y253 SEO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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