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Y381 NTW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,167 mi
Last recorded157,167 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 NTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 157,167 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

boot floor has corroded hole

both front shocks have weld/modified cases - structural integrity ok at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2018 157,162 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

boot floor has corroded hole

both front shocks have weld/modified cases - structural integrity ok at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2017 149,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

exhaust back box deteriorating

exhaust rear clamp corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 149,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

exhaust back box deteriorating

exhaust rear clamp corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 144,193 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg and steering rack mounting point (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

movement at steering rack mounting but no cracks visable

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 138,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced stone chip ? (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 131,004 miles

Flex in bulkhead no cracks/splits visable

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion n/s/r floor

slight corrosion o/s/r floor

Pass 26 Sep 2013 122,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coolent low

steering rack mounting movement no visable cracks

Fail 26 Sep 2013 122,711 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coolent low

steering rack mounting movement no visable cracks

Pass 4 Oct 2012 114,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust back box deterioting

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2011 104,807 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 104,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 97,638 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 97,637 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 90,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registration plate slightly water marked

Fail 5 Oct 2009 90,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registration plate slightly water marked

Pass 16 Sep 2008 83,119 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 75,266 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 75,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,597 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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Y381 NTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y381 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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Y381 NTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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