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Y334 FOO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,273 mi
Last recorded130,273 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY334 FOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 130,273 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 130,257 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 128,522 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

eml light on

Fail 1 Sep 2016 125,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

eml light on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,791 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 117,361 miles

Oil leak

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

brake discs have surface corrosion

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2012 117,359 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

brake discs have surface corrosion

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 115,100 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 109,909 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 105,459 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 105,459 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 103,939 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 103,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 95,159 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 95,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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Y334 FOO 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 62.5%.

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 Y334 FOO, 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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Y334 FOO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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