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Y356 GCD

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,911 mi
Last recorded192,911 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 GCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 192,911 miles

Headlights realigned during retest

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)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2017 192,844 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 187,241 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 187,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end loose not (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 172,186 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 172,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front and Rear Shock Absorbers Rusted / Corroded.

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 170,833 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 166,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 145,694 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 145,694 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 131,104 miles

Both front wipers split at ends but still effective.

Corrosion at OSR brake disc outer face.

NSR and OSR tyres tread low and distorting at inner shoulders.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 131,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front wipers split at ends but still effective.

Corrosion at OSR brake disc outer face.

Engine management light on.

NSR and OSR tyres tread low and distorting at inner shoulders.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 114,061 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 100,098 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 81,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 73,882 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.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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Y356 GCD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y356 GCD, 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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Y356 GCD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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