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Y329 OFU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,798 mi
Last recorded168,798 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 OFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 168,798 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 163,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2017 163,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 156,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 156,816 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of floor is corroded in two places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 154,684 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 148,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 144,917 miles

E.M.L warning lamp on

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 144,917 miles

E.M.L warning lamp on

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 139,744 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front tyres worn on edges.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever travel is long.

Pass 31 May 2011 134,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 131,880 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 131,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 124,307 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 124,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2007 110,364 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 88,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 88,922 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 67,776 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y329 OFU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y329 OFU, 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 OFU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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