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Y39 PMY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,285 mi
Last recorded121,285 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 PMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2022 121,285 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,453 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

mil light on

parking brake travels alot

Pass 4 Nov 2019 104,676 miles

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

parking brake travel high

Fail 28 Oct 2019 104,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (l))

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 6 Nov 2018 95,595 miles

Offside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 95,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 89,148 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,072 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Oct 2016 76,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,791 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,205 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,675 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 39,279 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 39,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 37,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,518 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 32,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 32,754 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 30,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 29,728 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,022 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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Y39 PMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y39 PMY, 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 Y39 PMY registered?

Y39 PMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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