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Y428 PTU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,418 mi
Last recorded114,418 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 PTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 114,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 114,418 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 106,324 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 105,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to chassis near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch to chassis near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 97,392 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)

both front tyres worn down on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2017 97,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

both front tyres worn down on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge chopped (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear axel (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 89,626 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut tower (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut tower (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge chopped (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear axel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 80,002 miles

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,269 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 78,262 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 74,890 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 74,890 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,636 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 70,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 70,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,660 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 66,660 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

air bag lamp on

rear tyresworn on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2011 54,594 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,377 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 33,196 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,687 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,083 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 12,773 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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Y428 PTU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y428 PTU, 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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Y428 PTU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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