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Y378 PNW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,642 mi
Last recorded129,642 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 PNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 129,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2018 121,305 miles

Front head lamp washers damaged

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2018 121,301 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front head lamp washers damaged

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2017 113,960 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear exhaust heavily corroded and blowing

rear hand brake imbalance, offside lower effort

slight run out on rear brakes

Fail 7 Nov 2017 113,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre tread perishing

rear exhaust heavily corroded and blowing

rear hand brake imbalance, offside lower effort

slight run out on rear brakes

Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,151 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Exhaust system corroded

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside wiper smearing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering rack damp

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 104,151 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Exhaust system corroded

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside wiper smearing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering rack damp

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,232 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 93,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,459 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,342 miles

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

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 2 Apr 2011 72,147 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 72,119 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 67,231 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 61,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,498 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 54,125 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 41,317 miles

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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Y378 PNW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y378 PNW, 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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Y378 PNW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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