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Y418 XAX

2001 Saab 9-3 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,953 mi
Last recorded111,953 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE92,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 XAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 111,953 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 111,933 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2018 109,253 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 106,143 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,348 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 104,343 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 100,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 98,621 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2013 97,061 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 97,030 miles

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 96,959 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2012 95,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 May 2011 92,470 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2010 90,203 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 86,570 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,188 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 55,677 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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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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