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Y36 BAA

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,308 mi
Last recorded166,308 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 BAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2018 166,308 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 156,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion underside

Fail 18 Jul 2017 156,010 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion underside

Pass 29 Jul 2016 151,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

corrosion underside vehicle

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2015 144,770 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrsion o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 28 Jul 2015 144,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrsion o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 22 Jul 2014 140,472 miles

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

o/s/f tyre poor inner sidewall

rear exhaust clamp very poor

Pass 20 Jul 2013 136,928 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 136,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 133,910 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Aug 2011 128,661 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 123,587 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 123,538 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 117,537 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 110,770 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 106,111 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 106,109 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 97,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 91,650 miles

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

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

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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Y36 BAA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y36 BAA, 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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What year was Y36 BAA registered?

Y36 BAA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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