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Y343 FNO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,976 mi
Last recorded97,976 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 FNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,976 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 97,737 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area yellow chalk marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

fuel filter banjo bolt and pipe corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm inner rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under brake servo area. (6.1.A.1)

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

Outer body sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Power steering rack has slight misting of oil.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 92,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm inner rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under brake servo area. (6.1.A.1)

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

Outer body sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Power steering rack has slight misting of oil.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,158 miles

Centre heatshield insecure.

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Outer body sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,242 miles

Centre heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Outer body sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,287 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear heat sheild slightly insecure.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,559 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,828 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 66,934 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre close to legal limits

Pass 7 Apr 2008 60,685 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front struts corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2007 52,559 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 52,559 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,475 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 44,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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Y343 FNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y343 FNO, 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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Y343 FNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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