MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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))
bulkhead flexing when shaking steering
welded repair in nearside rear inner wheel arch at front starting to deteriorate
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)
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
number plates deteriorating
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)
slight engine oil leak
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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