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Y289 PKY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Gas bi-fuel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,640 mi
Last recorded102,640 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 PKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 102,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Panel Behind Front (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside and Nearside Panels Behind Rear Wheels (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Offside and Nearside (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Near Coil Spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Sill Covers Fitted

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,187 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 96,013 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,323 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 75,643 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 67,651 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,943 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres bolding on edges and perishing

n/s/r brake biyding

Fail 16 Aug 2011 58,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres bolding on edges and perishing

n/s/r brake biyding

Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,654 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,570 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,522 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,650 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 45,650 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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Y289 PKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc gas bi-fuel 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 Y289 PKY, 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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Y289 PKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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