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Y297 UMW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,372 mi
Last recorded105,372 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 UMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,372 miles

Offside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside rear tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Play in Nearside front inner driveshaft bearing

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 105,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside rear tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside door mirror assembly slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Jul 2016 99,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside door mirror assembly slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2015 95,455 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Jul 2014 93,261 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 93,261 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 89,302 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

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 number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,394 miles

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

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

Offside rear tyre 1mm on inside edge

Rear brake disc(s) corroded

Rear brake pad(s) wearing thin

Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,770 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

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

Rear tyres slightly unevenly worn on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 74,697 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,746 miles

Rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,404 miles

all rear seat belts not checked-dog cover.

both front tyres down too 2mm.

both rear tyres going out of shape.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

n/s/f strut leg rusty.

n/s/f tyre punctured.

pas pipe damp.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,020 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Thorn in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2006 48,772 miles

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

OSR and NSR tyres unevenly worn

Offside Front 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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Y297 UMW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 Y297 UMW, 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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Y297 UMW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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