MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,228 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
tyres in poor condition
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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Y415 DTV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.
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