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Y42 AAF

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,333 mi
Last recorded123,333 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 AAF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,333 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 119,249 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer box (outerskin) deteriorated but no gas leaks at the time of the test

Rear offside and nearside wing/wheel arches corroded, but no holes or sharp exposed edges

Fail 29 Jul 2015 119,249 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area with 30cm of subframe mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing joining middle and rear section (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer box (outerskin) deteriorated but no gas leaks at the time of the test

Rear offside and nearside wing/wheel arches corroded, but no holes or sharp exposed edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 115,931 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 115,880 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 112,213 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 112,178 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to 'step' on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 106,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 99,874 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 26 Jul 2011 99,872 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,087 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 86,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 79,651 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2007 72,509 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 62,098 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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Y42 AAF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y42 AAF, 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 Y42 AAF registered?

Y42 AAF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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