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Y436 GPN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,808 mi
Last recorded138,808 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 GPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2022 138,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 135,058 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SECTION OF EXHAUST REPAIRED WITH EXHAUST PASTE (6.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST REPAIRED WITH EXHAUST PASTE

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR RUSTY (7.1.1 (a) (i))

OFF-SIDE FRONT AND OFF-SIDE REAR TYRES HAVE NETAL OBJECTS ( NAILS ) IN THE TREAD

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear TYRE PERRISHED

Fail 31 Aug 2020 135,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM, INNER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR RUSTY AND HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SECTION OF EXHAUST REPAIRED WITH EXHAUST PASTE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR RUSTY (7.1.1 (a) (i))

OFF-SIDE FRONT AND OFF-SIDE REAR TYRES HAVE NETAL OBJECTS ( NAILS ) IN THE TREAD

Offside Rear TYRE PERRISHED

Pass 24 Jul 2018 128,972 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 128,972 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 123,175 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 123,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested DUE TO CONDITION OF EXHAUST (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ARM / OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 121,935 miles

Rear tyres Deteriorated

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

Fail 12 May 2016 121,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven Low 36% (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear tyres Deteriorated

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

Pass 9 May 2015 116,603 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded and heat shield loose

Pass 30 May 2014 106,251 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 9 May 2013 102,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,903 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 91,376 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 86,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 80,406 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 74,689 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 67,316 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 54,089 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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Y436 GPN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 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 Y436 GPN, 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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Y436 GPN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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