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Y377 NTW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,164 mi
Last recorded116,164 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY377 NTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 116,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 116,115 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 114,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml light on

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 110,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 106,925 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Oil leak ()

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

Steering lock fails to engage however vehicle has other means of immobilisation

Fail 7 Feb 2018 106,925 miles

Fuel hose insecure filler neck clamp corroded (7.2.1)

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Oil leak ()

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

Steering lock fails to engage however vehicle has other means of immobilisation

Fail 5 Sep 2017 106,907 miles

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

Fuel tank fill and vent pipe clips excessively corroded/broken

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing on outer wall

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated and rear clamp missing,leak free and secure at time of test

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,664 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 101,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four brake discs slightly corroded.

bonnet secondary catch stiff in operation.

front number plate slightly damaged.

offside front washer jet not working.

passenger door mirror outer cover missing.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 101,289 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four brake discs slightly corroded.

bonnet secondary catch stiff in operation.

front number plate slightly damaged.

offside front washer jet not working.

passenger door mirror outer cover missing.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 100,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 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)

centre exhaust bracket corroded/broken but still supporting exhaust

o/s/r tyre rubber starting to crack/perish, tyre age code is 10yrs

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

Pass 27 Feb 2013 97,026 miles

Centre exhaust mount is broken but exhaust is still supported

Child seat fitted to N/S/R so unable to fully check adult belt

N/S/F tyre is on 3mm

Fail 27 Feb 2013 97,026 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust mount is broken but exhaust is still supported

Child seat fitted to N/S/R so unable to fully check adult belt

N/S/F tyre is on 3mm

Pass 3 Feb 2012 93,023 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 3 Feb 2012 93,023 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,245 miles

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

steering rack slightly damp at pinion

Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,729 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 88,693 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,001 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 86,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 80,445 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT DISCS WORN AND SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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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Y377 NTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y377 NTW, 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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Y377 NTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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