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Y317 FOO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

54,347 mi
Last recorded54,347 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 FOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 54,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 53,851 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 28 Oct 2022 52,904 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 50,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Pass 5 Oct 2020 48,243 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,281 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 46,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,773 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2018 45,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle over 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,996 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 44,996 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cut in tyres outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 44,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,926 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,565 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 43,565 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front 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)

nearside front indicator lense cracked.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,904 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,692 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,994 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 33,484 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,484 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 30,945 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,959 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear lamp holder has damage needs replacing

Fail 5 Jun 2008 28,959 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear lamp holder has damage needs replacing

Fail 25 May 2007 26,150 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 25 May 2007 26,150 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,344 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 24,341 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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Y317 FOO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y317 FOO, 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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Y317 FOO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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