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Y277 ACF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,535 mi
Last recorded106,535 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 ACF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 106,535 miles

Central exhaust heat shield is deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,064 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 99,064 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 88,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear cracks in tread.chords not exposed at time of test.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

items removed from windscreen prior to test.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 182,885 miles

centre/rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 22 Jun 2013 73,709 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

advise exhaust back box clamp also deteriation

advise nearside rear exhaust back box slight deteriation

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

advise exhaust back box clamp also deteriation

advise nearside rear exhaust back box slight deteriation

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 25 May 2012 66,471 miles

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

o/s n/s rear pads ok at test

Pass 25 May 2012 66,471 miles

o/s n/s rear pads ok at test

Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,526 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,526 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,073 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,121 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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Y277 ACF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y277 ACF, 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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Y277 ACF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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