MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,006 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
advise under body corrosion
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
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))
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
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
both rear brake hose ferrules showing corrosion
exhaust system showing corrosion
slight corrosion on all brake pipes
slight crackes in front suspension arm bushes
both front drop link arms showing slight play
exhaust system showing corrosion
nearside rear tyre tread cracked
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
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
front number plate cracked
nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape
both front brake discs and pads showing corrosion
front number plate cracked slightly
rear exhaust system showing corrosion
slight oil leak around engine area
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of Y259 AOR?
You can check the full history of Y259 AOR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y259 AOR registered?
Y259 AOR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2001.
Is Y259 AOR safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y259 AOR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y259 AOR have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y259 AOR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.