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Y341 DAA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,072 mi
Last recorded91,072 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY341 DAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 91,072 miles

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

center brake light missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,000 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2012 84,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 84,248 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,095 miles

NSR Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 79,975 miles

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

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

NSR Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,252 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 72,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,735 miles

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

slight binding on o/s rear brake

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,610 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,475 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,373 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y341 DAA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y341 DAA, 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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Y341 DAA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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