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Y332 OFU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,042 mi
Last recorded128,042 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY332 OFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 128,042 miles

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

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2016 125,554 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 117,537 miles

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

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

bulkhead starting to split

Fail 16 Jul 2015 117,537 miles

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

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

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

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

bulkhead starting to split

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,962 miles

rear silencer starting to blow

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2013 83,824 miles

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

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

centre silencer hanger insecure

n/s/r tyre badly perrished and splitting between tread

n/s/r tyre out of shape / tread lifting on inner edge

o/s/r tyre badly perrished and starting to split between tread

o/s/r tyre out of shape / tread lifting on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,824 miles

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

centre silencer hanger insecure

n/s/r tyre badly perrished and splitting between tread

n/s/r tyre out of shape / tread lifting on inner edge

o/s/r tyre badly perrished and starting to split between tread

o/s/r tyre out of shape / tread lifting on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,754 miles

both rear tyres age cracking in tread and wearing unevenly

brake fluid low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advisory.nearside front tyre worn low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,945 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,181 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 57,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,513 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 51,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 45,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 36,541 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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Y332 OFU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y332 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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Y332 OFU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2001.

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