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Y259 AOR

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,006 mi
Last recorded99,006 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 AOR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 99,006 miles

advise under body corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2022 99,004 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both arms holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box has broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

advise under body corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,592 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 91,062 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,630 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,803 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 85,947 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

both rear shocker casings weak/corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight play in all front suspension bushes

Fail 30 Dec 2013 83,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroded/pitted

both rear shocker casings corroded

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight play in all front suspension bushes

Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,473 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

exhaust system showing corrosion

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight crackes in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,025 miles

both front drop link arms showing slight play

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,249 miles

slight play in rear axle bushes

all four brake hose ferulls corroded

all four shockers weak

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel filter corroded

reverse lights inop

slight play in all front suspension arms

Fail 3 Jun 2009 67,249 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all four brake hose ferulls corroded

all four shockers weak

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel filter corroded

reverse lights inop

slight play in all front suspension arms

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 29 May 2008 66,328 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,885 miles

both front brake discs and pads showing corrosion

front number plate cracked slightly

rear exhaust system showing corrosion

slight oil leak around engine area

Fail 3 Jul 2006 56,885 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear brake discs showing slight corrosion

oil leak around engine

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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Y259 AOR 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 76.5%.

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 Y259 AOR, 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 Y259 AOR registered?

Y259 AOR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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