MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil v/slight (2.7.3)
both rear tyres bald edge
corrosion fuel filter
noise n/s/f top mount
rack damp
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door mirror (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil v/slight (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyre wear + bald edge
brake pedal travel
corrosion fuel filter
noise n/s/f top mount
rack damp
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside parking brake reading low.
Rear service brakes reading low
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded (OK)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded (OK)
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
some corrosion to battery tray & nearside front upper chassis box
some wear on inner handbrake cables
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
some corrosion to battery tray & nearside front upper chassis box
some wear on inner handbrake cables
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y363 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 Y363 HPL, 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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Y363 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2001.
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