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Y415 SNB

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,397 mi
Last recorded141,397 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 SNB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 141,397 miles

chips in screen

front brake pads low

Fail 26 Jan 2018 141,397 miles

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

chips in screen

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Jan 2017 136,509 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 136,509 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 132,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 132,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 129,156 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 129,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 125,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 125,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyre structures starting to deteriate

Pass 22 Jan 2013 121,603 miles

chips in screen

nsf tyre sidewall perrished

Fail 22 Jan 2013 121,603 miles

nsf tyre sidewall perrished

chips in screen

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 117,525 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 114,972 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 114,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 108,331 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 89,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 71,970 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 53,688 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y415 SNB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SNB, 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 SNB registered?

Y415 SNB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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