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Y267 SJA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,369 mi
Last recorded135,369 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY267 SJA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 135,369 miles

Central Rear seat belt catch outer cover missing but not effecting operation

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Jun 2021 134,670 miles

Central Rear seat belt catch outer cover missing but still operating correctly

Nearside Rear exhaust tail pipe trim slightly insecure

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 24 Jun 2021 134,670 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear seat belt catch outer cover missing but still operating correctly

Nearside Rear exhaust tail pipe trim slightly insecure

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Jun 2020 133,920 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 May 2019 132,841 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 May 2018 131,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Central Rear seat belt catch mechanism cover missing but still working correctly

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 11 May 2018 131,178 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan in two places (5.2.6)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Central Rear seat belt catch mechanism cover missing but still working correctly

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 May 2017 129,056 miles

Central Rear seat belt catch cover missing but still working correctly

Oil leak ()

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 May 2016 126,813 miles

Centre Rear seat belt catch cover missing

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 May 2015 124,993 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 May 2014 122,167 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 May 2013 119,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 May 2012 116,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 113,051 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 17 May 2010 110,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 18 May 2009 105,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2008 96,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 96,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 89,081 miles

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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Y267 SJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y267 SJA, 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 Y267 SJA registered?

Y267 SJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y267 SJA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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