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Y357 OEF

2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,626 mi
Last recorded122,626 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo79,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 OEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 122,626 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 108,543 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 108,543 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,501 miles

both front wiper blades lightly smearing the windscreen

middle exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on outer tread

offside front tyre 2mm on outer tread

rear exhaust clamp corroded

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2006 79,866 miles

1 exhaust rubber mounting split

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade split

signs of dampness on both rear shock absorbers

stone chip in windscreen

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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Y357 OEF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 79,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y357 OEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y357 OEF registered?

Y357 OEF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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