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Y401 PNW

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,867 mi
Last recorded127,867 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 PNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 127,867 miles

All suspension components corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Sills covered

Fail 21 Dec 2021 127,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush joining front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch above axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged driveshaft toothed reluctor ring broken and moving independently of driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush joining front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch above axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak off-side of engine stained ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil cooler pipes severely corroded

Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive bulkhead at rack mounting points showing severe flex when steering rocked, but sound-proofing covering body - no fractures or splits visible where sound-deadening could be lifted to inspect (2.1.2 (e) (i))

oil filter corroded

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 8 Dec 2020 127,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

Nearside rear inner wheel arch/sill closing panel corroding on previous repair

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear inner wheel arch/sill closing panel corroding

Oil level low. Added 1 litre

Rear chassis above the rear springs corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2019 123,679 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 123,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,964 miles

bulkhead flexing when shaking steering

welded repair in nearside rear inner wheel arch at front starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Aug 2017 122,096 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn / deteriorating on outer edge

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 120,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by coil spring top (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by coil spring top (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

rear tyres worn and splitting on inside and outer edges

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2015 120,419 miles

number plates deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2014 116,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 111,421 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 111,421 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight coolant leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 108,625 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 108,483 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 107,598 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 107,598 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 102,368 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Apr 2010 95,405 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 84,130 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,829 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear number plate

Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,482 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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Y401 PNW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y401 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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Y401 PNW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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