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Y422 YAV

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,670 mi
Last recorded61,670 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 YAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 61,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 60,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 60,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 57,733 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,345 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 53,882 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 53,882 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,438 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,927 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 50,927 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,046 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,147 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper mechanism knocking aginst baulk head

Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,109 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,654 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,003 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,483 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 37,306 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
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Y422 YAV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y422 YAV, 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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Y422 YAV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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