MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,347 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
engine warning light on
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
parking brake little reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle over 30% (3.7.B.5b)
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)
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.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear lamp holder has damage needs replacing
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
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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