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Y319 USB

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,632 mi
Last recorded81,632 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY319 USB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 81,632 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/sf strut corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2014 81,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil filter corroded and leaking

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/sf strut corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,528 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,082 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,082 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,826 miles

Keep O/S and N/S front strut and spring seat corrosion under observation

Rear silencer corrosion advancing

Fail 24 Feb 2012 66,826 miles

Keep O/S and N/S front strut and spring seat corrosion under observation

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer corrosion advancing

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,503 miles

front suspension units are quite badly corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on

oil filter leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,475 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 62,475 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,021 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,749 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,715 miles

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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Y319 USB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y319 USB, 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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Y319 USB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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