MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,953 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn REAR AXLE BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn REAR AXLE BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER WALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
205/45R17
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE HAS POOR PERFORMANCE
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
rear exhaust deteriorating
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F tyre worn low inner shoulder
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering rack bushes have slight play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F tyre worn low inner shoulder
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear brakes have imbalance of 34% it would appear they are in need of adjustment or repair
Steering rack bushes have slight play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust deteriorated
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Engine has oil leak.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside wheel has slight restricted movement.
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear anti-roll bar has slight corrosion.
Offside rear hand brake squeals when used on roller tester.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?
Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.
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Y418 XAX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 92,622 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y418 XAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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Y418 XAX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 27 June 2001.
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