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Y433 SNB

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,196 mi
Last recorded159,196 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 SNB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 159,196 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2022 141,217 miles

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

Rear both arches corroded

general under body corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2021 136,288 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 135,694 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 130,713 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

off side rear park brake lower effort than near side

Pass 25 Jan 2018 127,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside floor pan corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside floor pan corroded

windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Fail 18 Jan 2018 127,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside floor pan corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside floor pan corroded

windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Pass 23 Jan 2017 122,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 122,787 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 119,227 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 115,336 miles

both front tyres wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 109,012 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 104,920 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 100,438 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 100,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 94,379 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 94,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 87,929 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside & offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2009 78,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside & offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,542 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 63,261 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,637 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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Y433 SNB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y433 SNB, 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 Y433 SNB registered?

Y433 SNB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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