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Y332 AJH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,314 mi
Last recorded98,314 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY332 AJH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 98,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion present to floor,chassis and sill areas (sill covers fitted )

engine warning light on

Fail 7 Sep 2018 98,314 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure securing clamp corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion present to floor,chassis and sill areas (sill covers fitted )

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,412 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 92,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,706 miles

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

headlight wipers removed

n/s front indicator fading

n/s rear handbrake low reading

Fail 5 Sep 2016 90,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front indicator fading

n/s rear handbrake low reading

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,630 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 81,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall, split (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front inner wall cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2014 71,505 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

both handbrake cables starting to fray

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,505 miles

both handbrake cables starting to fray

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,030 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,102 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 68,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,592 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,897 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,897 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,874 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 54,552 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,089 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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Y332 AJH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y332 AJH, 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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Y332 AJH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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