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Y344 XBH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,309 mi
Last recorded187,309 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 XBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 187,309 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 187,301 miles

Various areas of corrosion to underside not considered excessive.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 186,081 miles

Some corrosion to underside of car outside of prescribed area.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 186,070 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some corrosion to underside of car outside of prescribed area.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 182,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 173,623 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 173,623 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 163,298 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 163,230 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 149,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 149,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 134,434 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 134,434 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 120,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play detected at steering column

slight play detected at steering rack

trace of gear oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 110,262 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

recommend f w a check

trace of power steering fluid leak

travel at parking brake

Fail 22 Jul 2008 110,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

recommend f w a check

trace of power steering fluid leak

travel at parking brake

Pass 17 Jan 2007 94,621 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 94,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside headlamp glass chiped

Pass 6 Feb 2006 80,225 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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Y344 XBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y344 XBH, 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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Y344 XBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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