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Y353 FAF

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,919 mi
Last recorded135,919 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 FAF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 135,919 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 135,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 125,479 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 116,972 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 116,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 109,666 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 108,848 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mount broke

Fail 5 May 2017 108,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded two holes (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 14 May 2016 107,261 miles

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)

rear exhaust corroded/exhaust fixings corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 105,584 miles

Fuel filter pipe slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

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

STRONG ADVISE - REAR TYRES HAVE DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD

Pass 16 May 2014 103,278 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2014 103,198 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 99,740 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Front shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 97,085 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2011 94,065 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 89,715 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 86,154 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 83,621 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 83,621 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 80,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 76,936 miles

advisories same as previously stated.

Fail 21 Apr 2006 76,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adv:exhaust corroded.

adv:unable to see front or rear inner pads or inner discs.Advise they are checked with wheels removed.

brake disc slightly scored (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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y353 FAF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y353 FAF, 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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Y353 FAF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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