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Y467 YBP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,922 mi
Last recorded75,922 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY467 YBP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 75,922 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

corrosion to boot floor

Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,082 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,072 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,390 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 69,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,826 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,028 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 59,020 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,978 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 55,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2010 51,786 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 51,786 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2009 45,074 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 48,066 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,445 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,481 miles

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

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

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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Y467 YBP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y467 YBP, 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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Y467 YBP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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