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Y468 GHP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,760 mi
Last recorded156,760 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY468 GHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 156,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 147,248 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 147,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor, x2 marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on the inner edge (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 141,539 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 May 2017 141,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 137,866 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 132,423 miles

Engine managment light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 132,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine managment light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 126,163 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 125,948 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 116,711 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 116,607 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 110,052 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 105,374 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 99,776 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 99,776 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 89,437 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,542 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 81,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 81,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,622 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,703 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y468 GHP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y468 GHP, 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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Y468 GHP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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