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Y415 DTV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,228 mi
Last recorded83,228 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 DTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,228 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2015 79,239 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 9 May 2014 75,835 miles

brake pipes corroding

damage on bodywork

exhust corroding and clamp missing on rear box joint

front brake discs lipped and scored

kerb damage on alloys

oil on engine and steering rack

rear brake discs scored

rear n/plate starting to fade

Fail 9 May 2014 75,835 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pipes corroding

damage on bodywork

exhust corroding and clamp missing on rear box joint

front brake discs lipped and scored

kerb damage on alloys

o/s wiper starting to split

oil on engine and steering rack

rear brake discs scored

rear n/plate starting to fade

Pass 25 May 2013 72,838 miles

eml light on dash

front brake discs corroded and lipped

n/s/r drake discs surface corrosion

n/s/r fog lamp lense cracked

oil leaks on engine

Fail 25 May 2013 72,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

reverse lamps in/op

oil leaks on engine

rear brake pads worn very low

eml light on dash

front brake discs corroded and lipped

n/s/r drake discs surface corrosion

n/s/r fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,645 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 66,644 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre stop lamp not working

slight cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 6 Apr 2011 59,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

slight cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,568 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 50,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 39,984 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,984 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,855 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyres in poor condition

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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Y415 DTV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y415 DTV, 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 Y415 DTV registered?

Y415 DTV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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