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Y461 ABA

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,108 mi
Last recorded175,108 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 ABA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2017 175,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead on offside front, beneath brake servo assembly, at floor joint area. (2.4.A.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Both sides outer sill, and exposed floors have corrosion, but hidden under plastic side panels, and underseal. Unable to inspect.

Nearside front tyre cracked in tread. No plies visible during this inspection.

Nearside of front bumper is cracked and loose, but is secure, with no exposed sharp edges.

Nearside rear inner wing, at rear of wheelarch, has heavy corrosion and perforation but not within prescribed areas.

Offside front tyre cracked in tread. No plies visible during this inspection.

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread. No plies visible during this inspection.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 169,407 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near/side and off/side front 215/45 YR 17 tyres perished in tread

Fail 12 Jul 2016 169,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating near/side (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near/side and off/side front 215/45 YR 17 tyres perished in tread

Pass 1 Jul 2015 163,108 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 157,109 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 151,442 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 147,854 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 140,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 134,582 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 134,582 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 125,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s rear brake anti rattle device broken

Fail 1 May 2009 125,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear brake anti rattle device broken

Pass 25 Apr 2008 110,984 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 103,048 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 96,484 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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Y461 ABA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 Y461 ABA, 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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Y461 ABA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y461 ABA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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