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83,389 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc back plates corroded
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Handbrake lever travel
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
front and rear suspension components corroded
rear brake back plates corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
front and rear suspension components corroded
rear brake back plates corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end adjuster locking bolt loose (2.1.3 (d))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nsr and osr brake backing plates/shields heavily corroded
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside rear shock absorber corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system in poor condition
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system in poor condition
Centre exhaust has a mounting broken - system still supported
Engine management light on
Front discs well worn
Gearbox noisy
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear silencer very corroded
Some corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans
Wipers poor
n/s/r flexi hose ferule well corroded
n/s/r tyre well worn on inner edge
o/s/r brake has signs of being very hot in the past
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Centre exhaust has a mounting broken - system still supported
Engine management light on
Front discs well worn
Gearbox noisy
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear pads low
Rear silencer very corroded
Some corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans
Wipers poor
n/s/r flexi hose ferule well corroded
n/s/r tyre well worn on inner edge
o/s/r brake has signs of being very hot in the past
engine light on
n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge
o/s washer jet needs adjusting
o/s wiper poor
o/s/r tyre has a nail in it
rear brake pads getting low
rear exhaust well corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
engine light on
n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge
o/s washer jet needs adjusting
o/s wiper poor
o/s/r tyre has a nail in it
rear brake pads getting low
rear exhaust well corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.
nearside headlamp glass damaged.
nearside rear tyre below limit on inner edge.
offside front tyre below limit on inner edge.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y342 GDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Y342 GDU, 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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Y342 GDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.
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