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Y329 DNN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,614 mi
Last recorded181,614 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 DNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 181,614 miles

Fuel hose insecure Hose from top of tank - hose clip rotted away. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Improper repair - poorly plated and fastened with screws. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (outer). (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch corroded - holes in places. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Approximately below drivers seat mountings - corroded through strengthening rib. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch corroded - holes in places. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock Absorber top mounting heavily corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock Absorber top mounting heavily corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 180,073 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Off side rear bumper coming away from body but not insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 180,073 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Off side rear bumper coming away from body but not insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 178,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 178,299 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury off side rear wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 172,603 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 166,555 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 161,061 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 153,322 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 145,197 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 137,455 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 129,531 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 121,360 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 113,555 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 106,671 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 95,781 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 95,526 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front number plate cracked but still readable

return spring missing from nearside rear hand brake cable

Fail 19 May 2008 95,526 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front number plate cracked but still readable

return spring missing from nearside rear hand brake cable

Pass 11 May 2007 89,796 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 74,532 miles

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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Y329 DNN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y329 DNN, 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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Y329 DNN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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